Finding the Third Proportional to 311,915 and 656,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,915 and 656,425 is: 1,381,446.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,915 : 656,425 = 656,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,915/656,425 = 656,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,915x = 656,425 × 656,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,915x = 430,893,780,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,893,780,625/311,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,381,446.17
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