Finding the Third Proportional to 310,941 and 641,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,941 and 641,511 is: 1,323,519.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,941 : 641,511 = 641,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,941/641,511 = 641,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,941x = 641,511 × 641,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,941x = 411,536,363,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 411,536,363,121/310,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,519.13
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