Finding the Third Proportional to 310,842 and 671,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,842 and 671,310 is: 1,449,794.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,842 : 671,310 = 671,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,842/671,310 = 671,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,842x = 671,310 × 671,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,842x = 450,657,116,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,657,116,100/310,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,794.80
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