Finding the Third Proportional to 307,674 and 667,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,674 and 667,836 is: 1,449,602.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,674 : 667,836 = 667,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,674/667,836 = 667,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,674x = 667,836 × 667,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,674x = 446,004,922,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,004,922,896/307,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,602.25
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