Finding the Third Proportional to 311,742 and 670,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,742 and 670,104 is: 1,440,419.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,742 : 670,104 = 670,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,742/670,104 = 670,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,742x = 670,104 × 670,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,742x = 449,039,370,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,039,370,816/311,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,440,419.87
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