Finding the Third Proportional to 308,810 and 669,166.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,810 and 669,166.50 is: 1,450,030.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,810 : 669,166.50 = 669,166.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,810/669,166.50 = 669,166.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,810x = 669,166.50 × 669,166.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,810x = 447,783,804,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,783,804,722.25/308,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,030.13
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