Finding the Third Proportional to 310,518 and 665,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,518 and 665,302 is: 1,425,446.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,518 : 665,302 = 665,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,518/665,302 = 665,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,518x = 665,302 × 665,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,518x = 442,626,751,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,626,751,204/310,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,446.35
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