Finding the Third Proportional to 310,490 and 679,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,490 and 679,096 is: 1,485,301.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,490 : 679,096 = 679,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,490/679,096 = 679,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,490x = 679,096 × 679,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,490x = 461,171,377,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,171,377,216/310,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,301.87
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