Finding the Third Proportional to 306,747 and 669,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,747 and 669,258 is: 1,460,181.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,747 : 669,258 = 669,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,747/669,258 = 669,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,747x = 669,258 × 669,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,747x = 447,906,270,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,906,270,564/306,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,460,181.42
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