Finding the Third Proportional to 313,902 and 679,957.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,902 and 679,957.88 is: 1,472,888.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,902 : 679,957.88 = 679,957.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,902/679,957.88 = 679,957.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,902x = 679,957.88 × 679,957.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,902x = 462,342,711,774.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,342,711,774.52/313,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,888.71
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