Finding the Third Proportional to 305,576 and 670,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,576 and 670,144 is: 1,469,660.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,576 : 670,144 = 670,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,576/670,144 = 670,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,576x = 670,144 × 670,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,576x = 449,092,980,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,092,980,736/305,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,469,660.51
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