Finding the Third Proportional to 310,460 and 670,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,460 and 670,748 is: 1,449,149.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,460 : 670,748 = 670,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,460/670,748 = 670,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,460x = 670,748 × 670,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,460x = 449,902,879,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,902,879,504/310,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,149.26
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