Finding the Third Proportional to 310,617 and 679,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,617 and 679,383 is: 1,485,949.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,617 : 679,383 = 679,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,617/679,383 = 679,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,617x = 679,383 × 679,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,617x = 461,561,260,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,561,260,689/310,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,949.77
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