Finding the Third Proportional to 310,634 and 679,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,634 and 679,425 is: 1,486,052.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,634 : 679,425 = 679,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,634/679,425 = 679,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,634x = 679,425 × 679,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,634x = 461,618,330,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,618,330,625/310,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,052.17
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