Finding the Third Proportional to 307,696 and 664,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,696 and 664,600 is: 1,435,485.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,696 : 664,600 = 664,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,696/664,600 = 664,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,696x = 664,600 × 664,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,696x = 441,693,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 441,693,160,000/307,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435,485.54
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