Finding the Third Proportional to 307,338 and 670,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,338 and 670,716 is: 1,463,730.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,338 : 670,716 = 670,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,338/670,716 = 670,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,338x = 670,716 × 670,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,338x = 449,859,952,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,859,952,656/307,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,463,730.33
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