Finding the Third Proportional to 310,720 and 680,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,720 and 680,745 is: 1,491,419.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,720 : 680,745 = 680,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,720/680,745 = 680,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,720x = 680,745 × 680,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,720x = 463,413,755,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,413,755,025/310,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,419.14
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