Finding the Third Proportional to 311,570 and 677,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,570 and 677,814 is: 1,474,570.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,570 : 677,814 = 677,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,570/677,814 = 677,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,570x = 677,814 × 677,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,570x = 459,431,818,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,431,818,596/311,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,570.14
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