Finding the Third Proportional to 306,960 and 670,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,960 and 670,800 is: 1,465,899.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,960 : 670,800 = 670,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,960/670,800 = 670,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,960x = 670,800 × 670,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,960x = 449,972,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,972,640,000/306,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,899.92
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