Finding the Third Proportional to 306,836 and 669,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,836 and 669,454 is: 1,460,613.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,836 : 669,454 = 669,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,836/669,454 = 669,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,836x = 669,454 × 669,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,836x = 448,168,658,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,168,658,116/306,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,460,613.02
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