Finding the Third Proportional to 305,877 and 667,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,877 and 667,050 is: 1,454,688.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,877 : 667,050 = 667,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,877/667,050 = 667,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,877x = 667,050 × 667,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,877x = 444,955,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,955,702,500/305,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,688.33
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