Finding the Third Proportional to 311,700 and 679,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,700 and 679,560 is: 1,481,558.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,700 : 679,560 = 679,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,700/679,560 = 679,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,700x = 679,560 × 679,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,700x = 461,801,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,801,793,600/311,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,558.53
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