Finding the Third Proportional to 310,776 and 666,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,776 and 666,864 is: 1,430,958.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,776 : 666,864 = 666,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,776/666,864 = 666,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,776x = 666,864 × 666,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,776x = 444,707,594,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 444,707,594,496/310,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,430,958.61
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