Finding the Third Proportional to 310,938 and 674,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,938 and 674,364 is: 1,462,564.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,938 : 674,364 = 674,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,938/674,364 = 674,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,938x = 674,364 × 674,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,938x = 454,766,804,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,766,804,496/310,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,462,564.26
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