Finding the Third Proportional to 338,906 and 669,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,906 and 669,307 is: 1,321,817.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,906 : 669,307 = 669,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,906/669,307 = 669,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,906x = 669,307 × 669,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,906x = 447,971,860,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,971,860,249/338,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,817.44
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