Finding the Third Proportional to 311,121 and 678,555
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,121 and 678,555 is: 1,479,928.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,121 : 678,555 = 678,555 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,121/678,555 = 678,555/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,121x = 678,555 × 678,555 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,121x = 460,436,888,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,436,888,025/311,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,928.67
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