Finding the Third Proportional to 310,751 and 676,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,751 and 676,856 is: 1,474,280.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,751 : 676,856 = 676,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,751/676,856 = 676,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,751x = 676,856 × 676,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,751x = 458,134,044,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,134,044,736/310,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,280.19
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