Finding the Third Proportional to 311,840 and 673,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,840 and 673,570 is: 1,454,901.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,840 : 673,570 = 673,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,840/673,570 = 673,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,840x = 673,570 × 673,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,840x = 453,696,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,696,544,900/311,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,901.70
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