Finding the Third Proportional to 311,763 and 669,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,763 and 669,858 is: 1,439,265.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,763 : 669,858 = 669,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,763/669,858 = 669,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,763x = 669,858 × 669,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,763x = 448,709,740,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,709,740,164/311,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,265.53
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