Finding the Third Proportional to 312,928 and 640,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,928 and 640,730 is: 1,311,914.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,928 : 640,730 = 640,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,928/640,730 = 640,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,928x = 640,730 × 640,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,928x = 410,534,932,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 410,534,932,900/312,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,914.99
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