Finding the Third Proportional to 311,909 and 656,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,909 and 656,413 is: 1,381,422.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,909 : 656,413 = 656,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,909/656,413 = 656,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,909x = 656,413 × 656,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,909x = 430,878,026,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,878,026,569/311,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,422.23
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