Finding the Third Proportional to 306,700 and 667,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,700 and 667,400 is: 1,452,307.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,700 : 667,400 = 667,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,700/667,400 = 667,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,700x = 667,400 × 667,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,700x = 445,422,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,422,760,000/306,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,307.66
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