Finding the Third Proportional to 305,486 and 670,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,486 and 670,744 is: 1,472,727.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,486 : 670,744 = 670,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,486/670,744 = 670,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,486x = 670,744 × 670,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,486x = 449,897,513,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,897,513,536/305,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,727.11
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