Finding the Third Proportional to 310,824 and 676,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,824 and 676,998 is: 1,474,552.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,824 : 676,998 = 676,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,824/676,998 = 676,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,824x = 676,998 × 676,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,824x = 458,326,292,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,326,292,004/310,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,552.45
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