Finding the Third Proportional to 311,558 and 677,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,558 and 677,791 is: 1,474,526.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,558 : 677,791 = 677,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,558/677,791 = 677,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,558x = 677,791 × 677,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,558x = 459,400,639,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,400,639,681/311,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,526.86
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