Finding the Third Proportional to 311,775 and 671,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,775 and 671,634 is: 1,446,851.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,775 : 671,634 = 671,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,775/671,634 = 671,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,775x = 671,634 × 671,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,775x = 451,092,229,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,092,229,956/311,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,446,851.83
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