Finding the Third Proportional to 307,230 and 668,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,230 and 668,314 is: 1,453,776.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,230 : 668,314 = 668,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,230/668,314 = 668,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,230x = 668,314 × 668,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,230x = 446,643,602,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,643,602,596/307,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,776.01
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