Finding the Third Proportional to 310,719 and 673,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,719 and 673,278 is: 1,458,884.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,719 : 673,278 = 673,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,719/673,278 = 673,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,719x = 673,278 × 673,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,719x = 453,303,265,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,303,265,284/310,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,458,884.93
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