Finding the Third Proportional to 311,663 and 673,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,663 and 673,168 is: 1,453,990.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,663 : 673,168 = 673,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,663/673,168 = 673,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,663x = 673,168 × 673,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,663x = 453,155,156,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,155,156,224/311,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,990.87
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