Finding the Third Proportional to 311,670 and 682,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,670 and 682,461 is: 1,494,378.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,670 : 682,461 = 682,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,670/682,461 = 682,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,670x = 682,461 × 682,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,670x = 465,753,016,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,753,016,521/311,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,378.72
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