Finding the Third Proportional to 311,418 and 677,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,418 and 677,511 is: 1,473,971.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,418 : 677,511 = 677,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,418/677,511 = 677,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,418x = 677,511 × 677,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,418x = 459,021,155,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,021,155,121/311,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,971.17
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