Finding the Third Proportional to 311,956 and 638,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,956 and 638,697 is: 1,307,664.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,956 : 638,697 = 638,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,956/638,697 = 638,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,956x = 638,697 × 638,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,956x = 407,933,857,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,933,857,809/311,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,664.73
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