Finding the Third Proportional to 312,282 and 649,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,282 and 649,097 is: 1,349,187.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,282 : 649,097 = 649,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,282/649,097 = 649,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,282x = 649,097 × 649,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,282x = 421,326,915,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,326,915,409/312,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,349,187.32
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