Finding the Third Proportional to 310,898 and 670,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,898 and 670,836 is: 1,447,487.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,898 : 670,836 = 670,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,898/670,836 = 670,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,898x = 670,836 × 670,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,898x = 450,020,938,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,020,938,896/310,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,487.40
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