Finding the Third Proportional to 308,886 and 667,737.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,886 and 667,737.75 is: 1,443,489.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,886 : 667,737.75 = 667,737.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,886/667,737.75 = 667,737.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,886x = 667,737.75 × 667,737.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,886x = 445,873,702,775.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,873,702,775.06/308,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,489.52
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