Finding the Third Proportional to 310,158 and 671,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,158 and 671,841 is: 1,455,291.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,158 : 671,841 = 671,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,158/671,841 = 671,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,158x = 671,841 × 671,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,158x = 451,370,329,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,370,329,281/310,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,455,291.59
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