Finding the Third Proportional to 310,456 and 679,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,456 and 679,029 is: 1,485,171.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,456 : 679,029 = 679,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,456/679,029 = 679,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,456x = 679,029 × 679,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,456x = 461,080,382,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,080,382,841/310,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,171.43
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