Finding the Third Proportional to 313,612 and 687,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,612 and 687,270 is: 1,506,128.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,612 : 687,270 = 687,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,612/687,270 = 687,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,612x = 687,270 × 687,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,612x = 472,340,052,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,340,052,900/313,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,506,128.76
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