Finding the Third Proportional to 311,838 and 673,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,838 and 673,566 is: 1,454,893.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,838 : 673,566 = 673,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,838/673,566 = 673,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,838x = 673,566 × 673,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,838x = 453,691,156,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,691,156,356/311,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,893.75
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