Finding the Third Proportional to 312,735 and 682,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,735 and 682,818 is: 1,490,848.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,735 : 682,818 = 682,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,735/682,818 = 682,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,735x = 682,818 × 682,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,735x = 466,240,421,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,240,421,124/312,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,848.23
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