Finding the Third Proportional to 310,488 and 680,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,488 and 680,589 is: 1,491,849.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,488 : 680,589 = 680,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,488/680,589 = 680,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,488x = 680,589 × 680,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,488x = 463,201,386,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,201,386,921/310,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,849.56
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