Finding the Third Proportional to 318,552 and 667,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,552 and 667,776 is: 1,399,849.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,552 : 667,776 = 667,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,552/667,776 = 667,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,552x = 667,776 × 667,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,552x = 445,924,786,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,924,786,176/318,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,399,849.27
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