Finding the Third Proportional to 314,614 and 681,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,614 and 681,717 is: 1,477,169.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,614 : 681,717 = 681,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,614/681,717 = 681,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,614x = 681,717 × 681,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,614x = 464,738,068,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,738,068,089/314,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,477,169.06
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