Finding the Third Proportional to 310,848 and 677,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,848 and 677,904 is: 1,478,387.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,848 : 677,904 = 677,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,848/677,904 = 677,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,848x = 677,904 × 677,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,848x = 459,553,833,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,553,833,216/310,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,387.61
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