Finding the Third Proportional to 308,140 and 666,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,140 and 666,820 is: 1,443,009.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,140 : 666,820 = 666,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,140/666,820 = 666,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,140x = 666,820 × 666,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,140x = 444,648,912,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,648,912,400/308,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,009.39
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