Finding the Third Proportional to 310,752 and 679,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,752 and 679,824 is: 1,487,233.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,752 : 679,824 = 679,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,752/679,824 = 679,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,752x = 679,824 × 679,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,752x = 462,160,670,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,160,670,976/310,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,233.13
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