Finding the Third Proportional to 311,834 and 676,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,834 and 676,372 is: 1,467,059.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,834 : 676,372 = 676,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,834/676,372 = 676,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,834x = 676,372 × 676,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,834x = 457,479,082,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,479,082,384/311,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,059.66
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