Finding the Third Proportional to 310,562 and 668,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,562 and 668,676 is: 1,439,736.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,562 : 668,676 = 668,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,562/668,676 = 668,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,562x = 668,676 × 668,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,562x = 447,127,592,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 447,127,592,976/310,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,736.97
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