Finding the Third Proportional to 310,859 and 665,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,859 and 665,821 is: 1,426,105.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,859 : 665,821 = 665,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,859/665,821 = 665,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,859x = 665,821 × 665,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,859x = 443,317,604,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 443,317,604,041/310,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,105.10
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