Finding the Third Proportional to 312,178 and 671,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,178 and 671,750 is: 1,445,483.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,178 : 671,750 = 671,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,178/671,750 = 671,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,178x = 671,750 × 671,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,178x = 451,248,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,248,062,500/312,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,483.23
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