Finding the Third Proportional to 305,198 and 662,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,198 and 662,940 is: 1,440,014.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,198 : 662,940 = 662,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,198/662,940 = 662,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,198x = 662,940 × 662,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,198x = 439,489,443,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,489,443,600/305,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,014.17
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