Finding the Third Proportional to 310,688 and 679,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,688 and 679,524 is: 1,486,226.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,688 : 679,524 = 679,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,688/679,524 = 679,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,688x = 679,524 × 679,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,688x = 461,752,866,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,752,866,576/310,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,226.91
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