Finding the Third Proportional to 308,106 and 666,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,106 and 666,756 is: 1,442,891.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,106 : 666,756 = 666,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,106/666,756 = 666,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,106x = 666,756 × 666,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,106x = 444,563,563,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,563,563,536/308,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,442,891.61
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