Finding the Third Proportional to 314,469 and 678,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,469 and 678,753 is: 1,465,027.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,469 : 678,753 = 678,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,469/678,753 = 678,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,469x = 678,753 × 678,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,469x = 460,705,635,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,705,635,009/314,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,027.19
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