Finding the Third Proportional to 310,974 and 653,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,974 and 653,283 is: 1,372,393.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,974 : 653,283 = 653,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,974/653,283 = 653,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,974x = 653,283 × 653,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,974x = 426,778,678,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,778,678,089/310,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,372,393.44
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