Finding the Third Proportional to 312,736 and 682,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,736 and 682,820 is: 1,490,852.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,736 : 682,820 = 682,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,736/682,820 = 682,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,736x = 682,820 × 682,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,736x = 466,243,152,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,243,152,400/312,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,852.20
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