Finding the Third Proportional to 305,494 and 670,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,494 and 670,760 is: 1,472,758.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,494 : 670,760 = 670,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,494/670,760 = 670,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,494x = 670,760 × 670,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,494x = 449,918,977,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,918,977,600/305,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,758.80
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