Finding the Third Proportional to 310,935 and 671,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,935 and 671,496 is: 1,450,164.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,935 : 671,496 = 671,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,935/671,496 = 671,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,935x = 671,496 × 671,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,935x = 450,906,878,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,906,878,016/310,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,164.43
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