Finding the Third Proportional to 305,396 and 665,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,396 and 665,009 is: 1,448,077.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,396 : 665,009 = 665,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,396/665,009 = 665,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,396x = 665,009 × 665,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,396x = 442,236,970,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,236,970,081/305,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,077.15
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