Finding the Third Proportional to 311,543 and 680,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,543 and 680,743 is: 1,487,470.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,543 : 680,743 = 680,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,543/680,743 = 680,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,543x = 680,743 × 680,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,543x = 463,411,032,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,411,032,049/311,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,470.53
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