Finding the Third Proportional to 308,892 and 670,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,892 and 670,098 is: 1,453,683.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,892 : 670,098 = 670,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,892/670,098 = 670,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,892x = 670,098 × 670,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,892x = 449,031,329,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,031,329,604/308,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,683.91
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