Finding the Third Proportional to 308,324 and 669,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,324 and 669,060 is: 1,451,853.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,324 : 669,060 = 669,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,324/669,060 = 669,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,324x = 669,060 × 669,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,324x = 447,641,283,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,641,283,600/308,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,853.52
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