Finding the Third Proportional to 307,002 and 663,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,002 and 663,941 is: 1,435,878.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,002 : 663,941 = 663,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,002/663,941 = 663,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,002x = 663,941 × 663,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,002x = 440,817,651,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,817,651,481/307,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,878.76
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