Finding the Third Proportional to 311,694 and 676,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,694 and 676,524 is: 1,468,378.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,694 : 676,524 = 676,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,694/676,524 = 676,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,694x = 676,524 × 676,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,694x = 457,684,722,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,684,722,576/311,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,378.35
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