Finding the Third Proportional to 308,853 and 666,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,853 and 666,909 is: 1,440,062.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,853 : 666,909 = 666,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,853/666,909 = 666,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,853x = 666,909 × 666,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,853x = 444,767,614,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,767,614,281/308,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,062.47
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