Finding the Third Proportional to 308,346 and 665,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,346 and 665,535 is: 1,436,492.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,346 : 665,535 = 665,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,346/665,535 = 665,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,346x = 665,535 × 665,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,346x = 442,936,836,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,936,836,225/308,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,436,492.89
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