Finding the Third Proportional to 310,630 and 679,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,630 and 679,418 is: 1,486,040.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,630 : 679,418 = 679,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,630/679,418 = 679,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,630x = 679,418 × 679,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,630x = 461,608,818,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,608,818,724/310,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,040.69
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