Finding the Third Proportional to 314,568 and 684,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,568 and 684,432 is: 1,489,176.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,568 : 684,432 = 684,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,568/684,432 = 684,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,568x = 684,432 × 684,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,568x = 468,447,162,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,447,162,624/314,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,176.15
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