Finding the Third Proportional to 308,064 and 661,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,064 and 661,968 is: 1,422,437.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,064 : 661,968 = 661,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,064/661,968 = 661,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,064x = 661,968 × 661,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,064x = 438,201,633,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,201,633,024/308,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,422,437.00
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