Finding the Third Proportional to 305,808 and 670,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,808 and 670,656 is: 1,470,790.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,808 : 670,656 = 670,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,808/670,656 = 670,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,808x = 670,656 × 670,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,808x = 449,779,470,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,779,470,336/305,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,790.40
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