Finding the Third Proportional to 310,492 and 679,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,492 and 679,100 is: 1,485,309.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,492 : 679,100 = 679,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,492/679,100 = 679,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,492x = 679,100 × 679,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,492x = 461,176,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,176,810,000/310,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,309.80
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