Finding the Third Proportional to 311,562 and 677,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,562 and 677,799 is: 1,474,542.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,562 : 677,799 = 677,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,562/677,799 = 677,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,562x = 677,799 × 677,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,562x = 459,411,484,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,411,484,401/311,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,542.74
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