Finding the Third Proportional to 306,621 and 670,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,621 and 670,242 is: 1,465,080.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,621 : 670,242 = 670,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,621/670,242 = 670,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,621x = 670,242 × 670,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,621x = 449,224,338,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,224,338,564/306,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,080.14
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