Finding the Third Proportional to 307,686 and 664,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,686 and 664,581 is: 1,435,450.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,686 : 664,581 = 664,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,686/664,581 = 664,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,686x = 664,581 × 664,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,686x = 441,667,905,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,667,905,561/307,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,450.12
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