Finding the Third Proportional to 308,884 and 670,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,884 and 670,082 is: 1,453,652.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,884 : 670,082 = 670,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,884/670,082 = 670,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,884x = 670,082 × 670,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,884x = 449,009,886,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,009,886,724/308,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,652.14
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