Finding the Third Proportional to 310,439 and 681,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,439 and 681,844 is: 1,497,592.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,439 : 681,844 = 681,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,439/681,844 = 681,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,439x = 681,844 × 681,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,439x = 464,911,240,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,911,240,336/310,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,497,592.89
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