Finding the Third Proportional to 312,831 and 683,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,831 and 683,028 is: 1,491,307.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,831 : 683,028 = 683,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,831/683,028 = 683,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,831x = 683,028 × 683,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,831x = 466,527,248,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,527,248,784/312,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,491,307.60
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