Finding the Third Proportional to 305,916 and 670,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,916 and 670,926 is: 1,471,455.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,916 : 670,926 = 670,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,916/670,926 = 670,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,916x = 670,926 × 670,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,916x = 450,141,697,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,141,697,476/305,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,455.23
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