Finding the Third Proportional to 311,720 and 681,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,720 and 681,772 is: 1,491,123.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,720 : 681,772 = 681,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,720/681,772 = 681,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,720x = 681,772 × 681,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,720x = 464,813,059,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,813,059,984/311,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,123.64
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