Finding the Third Proportional to 305,372 and 664,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,372 and 664,954 is: 1,447,951.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,372 : 664,954 = 664,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,372/664,954 = 664,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,372x = 664,954 × 664,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,372x = 442,163,822,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,163,822,116/305,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,951.42
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