Finding the Third Proportional to 310,646 and 679,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,646 and 679,448 is: 1,486,095.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,646 : 679,448 = 679,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,646/679,448 = 679,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,646x = 679,448 × 679,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,646x = 461,649,584,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,649,584,704/310,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,095.38
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