Finding the Third Proportional to 310,662 and 691,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,662 and 691,309 is: 1,538,354.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,662 : 691,309 = 691,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,662/691,309 = 691,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,662x = 691,309 × 691,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,662x = 477,908,133,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,908,133,481/310,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,538,354.01
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