Finding the Third Proportional to 310,744 and 676,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,744 and 676,846 is: 1,474,269.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,744 : 676,846 = 676,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,744/676,846 = 676,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,744x = 676,846 × 676,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,744x = 458,120,507,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,120,507,716/310,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,269.84
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