Finding the Third Proportional to 312,994 and 674,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,994 and 674,588 is: 1,453,922.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,994 : 674,588 = 674,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,994/674,588 = 674,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,994x = 674,588 × 674,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,994x = 455,068,969,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,068,969,744/312,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,453,922.34
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