Finding the Third Proportional to 314,394.75 and 681,957.14
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,394.75 and 681,957.14 is: 1,479,240.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,394.75 : 681,957.14 = 681,957.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,394.75/681,957.14 = 681,957.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,394.75x = 681,957.14 × 681,957.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,394.75x = 465,065,541,649.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 465,065,541,649.43/314,394.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,240.80
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