Finding the Third Proportional to 312,500 and 647,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,500 and 647,154 is: 1,340,186.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,500 : 647,154 = 647,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,500/647,154 = 647,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,500x = 647,154 × 647,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,500x = 418,808,299,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,808,299,716/312,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,340,186.56
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