Finding the Third Proportional to 311,174 and 678,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,174 and 678,660 is: 1,480,134.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,174 : 678,660 = 678,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,174/678,660 = 678,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,174x = 678,660 × 678,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,174x = 460,579,395,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,579,395,600/311,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,134.57
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