Finding the Third Proportional to 308,332 and 669,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,332 and 669,076 is: 1,451,885.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,332 : 669,076 = 669,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,332/669,076 = 669,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,332x = 669,076 × 669,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,332x = 447,662,693,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,662,693,776/308,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,885.29
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