Finding the Third Proportional to 305,613 and 664,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,613 and 664,359 is: 1,444,221.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,613 : 664,359 = 664,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,613/664,359 = 664,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,613x = 664,359 × 664,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,613x = 441,372,880,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,372,880,881/305,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,444,221.55
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