Finding the Third Proportional to 312,758 and 681,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,758 and 681,650 is: 1,485,642.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,758 : 681,650 = 681,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,758/681,650 = 681,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,758x = 681,650 × 681,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,758x = 464,646,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,646,722,500/312,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,485,642.97
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