Finding the Third Proportional to 307,071 and 666,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,071 and 666,585 is: 1,447,012.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,071 : 666,585 = 666,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,071/666,585 = 666,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,071x = 666,585 × 666,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,071x = 444,335,562,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,335,562,225/307,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,012.46
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