Finding the Third Proportional to 305,674 and 664,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,674 and 664,052 is: 1,442,599.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,674 : 664,052 = 664,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,674/664,052 = 664,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,674x = 664,052 × 664,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,674x = 440,965,058,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,965,058,704/305,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,442,599.17
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