Finding the Third Proportional to 311,660 and 682,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,660 and 682,437 is: 1,494,321.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,660 : 682,437 = 682,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,660/682,437 = 682,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,660x = 682,437 × 682,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,660x = 465,720,258,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,720,258,969/311,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,321.57
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