Finding the Third Proportional to 310,986 and 671,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,986 and 671,652 is: 1,450,600.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,986 : 671,652 = 671,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,986/671,652 = 671,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,986x = 671,652 × 671,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,986x = 451,116,409,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,116,409,104/310,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,450,600.38
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