Finding the Third Proportional to 309,504 and 669,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,504 and 669,696 is: 1,449,069.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,504 : 669,696 = 669,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,504/669,696 = 669,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,504x = 669,696 × 669,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,504x = 448,492,732,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,492,732,416/309,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,069.26
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