Finding the Third Proportional to 310,862 and 670,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,862 and 670,729 is: 1,447,193.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,862 : 670,729 = 670,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,862/670,729 = 670,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,862x = 670,729 × 670,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,862x = 449,877,391,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,877,391,441/310,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,193.26
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