Finding the Third Proportional to 308,122 and 666,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,122 and 666,786 is: 1,442,946.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,122 : 666,786 = 666,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,122/666,786 = 666,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,122x = 666,786 × 666,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,122x = 444,603,569,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,603,569,796/308,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,442,946.53
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