Finding the Third Proportional to 370,908 and 668,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,908 and 668,003 is: 1,203,069.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,908 : 668,003 = 668,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,908/668,003 = 668,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,908x = 668,003 × 668,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,908x = 446,228,008,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,228,008,009/370,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,069.25
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