Finding the Third Proportional to 311,262 and 663,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,262 and 663,996 is: 1,416,461.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,262 : 663,996 = 663,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,262/663,996 = 663,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,262x = 663,996 × 663,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,262x = 440,890,688,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,890,688,016/311,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,461.66
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