Finding the Third Proportional to 312,879 and 640,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,879 and 640,338 is: 1,310,515.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,879 : 640,338 = 640,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,879/640,338 = 640,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,879x = 640,338 × 640,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,879x = 410,032,754,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,032,754,244/312,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,310,515.42
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