Finding the Third Proportional to 310,606 and 671,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,606 and 671,990 is: 1,453,837.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,606 : 671,990 = 671,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,606/671,990 = 671,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,606x = 671,990 × 671,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,606x = 451,570,560,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,570,560,100/310,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,837.21
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