Finding the Third Proportional to 311,836 and 673,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,836 and 673,562 is: 1,454,885.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,836 : 673,562 = 673,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,836/673,562 = 673,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,836x = 673,562 × 673,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,836x = 453,685,767,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,685,767,844/311,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,885.80
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