Finding the Third Proportional to 306,055 and 666,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,055 and 666,307 is: 1,450,605.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,055 : 666,307 = 666,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,055/666,307 = 666,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,055x = 666,307 × 666,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,055x = 443,965,018,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,965,018,249/306,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,605.34
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