Finding the Third Proportional to 311,724 and 676,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,724 and 676,584 is: 1,468,497.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,724 : 676,584 = 676,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,724/676,584 = 676,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,724x = 676,584 × 676,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,724x = 457,765,909,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,765,909,056/311,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,468,497.48
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