Finding the Third Proportional to 310,448 and 661,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,448 and 661,600 is: 1,409,944.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,448 : 661,600 = 661,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,448/661,600 = 661,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,448x = 661,600 × 661,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,448x = 437,714,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,714,560,000/310,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,944.85
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