Finding the Third Proportional to 309,508 and 669,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,508 and 669,704 is: 1,449,085.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,508 : 669,704 = 669,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,508/669,704 = 669,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,508x = 669,704 × 669,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,508x = 448,503,447,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,503,447,616/309,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,085.15
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