Finding the Third Proportional to 310,743 and 676,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,743 and 676,843 is: 1,474,261.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,743 : 676,843 = 676,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,743/676,843 = 676,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,743x = 676,843 × 676,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,743x = 458,116,446,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,116,446,649/310,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,261.52
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