Finding the Third Proportional to 309,216 and 669,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,216 and 669,600 is: 1,450,003.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,216 : 669,600 = 669,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,216/669,600 = 669,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,216x = 669,600 × 669,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,216x = 448,364,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,364,160,000/309,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,003.10
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