Finding the Third Proportional to 310,053 and 657,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,053 and 657,003 is: 1,392,190.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,053 : 657,003 = 657,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,053/657,003 = 657,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,053x = 657,003 × 657,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,053x = 431,652,942,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,652,942,009/310,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,190.83
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