Finding the Third Proportional to 311,922 and 683,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,922 and 683,076 is: 1,495,863.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,922 : 683,076 = 683,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,922/683,076 = 683,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,922x = 683,076 × 683,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,922x = 466,592,821,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,592,821,776/311,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,863.78
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