Finding the Third Proportional to 306,884 and 669,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,884 and 669,550 is: 1,460,803.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,884 : 669,550 = 669,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,884/669,550 = 669,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,884x = 669,550 × 669,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,884x = 448,297,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,297,202,500/306,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,460,803.44
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