Finding the Third Proportional to 311,712 and 681,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,712 and 681,754 is: 1,491,083.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,712 : 681,754 = 681,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,712/681,754 = 681,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,712x = 681,754 × 681,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,712x = 464,788,516,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,788,516,516/311,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,083.17
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