Finding the Third Proportional to 310,924.83 and 659,214.70
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,924.83 and 659,214.70 is: 1,397,649.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,924.83 : 659,214.70 = 659,214.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,924.83/659,214.70 = 659,214.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,924.83x = 659,214.70 × 659,214.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,924.83x = 434,564,024,816.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,564,024,816.18/310,924.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,649.80
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