Finding the Third Proportional to 313,904 and 683,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,904 and 683,850 is: 1,489,789.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,904 : 683,850 = 683,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,904/683,850 = 683,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,904x = 683,850 × 683,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,904x = 467,650,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,650,822,500/313,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,789.31
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