Finding the Third Proportional to 310,724 and 662,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,724 and 662,120 is: 1,410,907.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,724 : 662,120 = 662,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,724/662,120 = 662,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,724x = 662,120 × 662,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,724x = 438,402,894,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,402,894,400/310,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,410,907.73
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