Finding the Third Proportional to 307,920 and 661,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,920 and 661,680 is: 1,421,864.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,920 : 661,680 = 661,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,920/661,680 = 661,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,920x = 661,680 × 661,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,920x = 437,820,422,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,820,422,400/307,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,421,864.19
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