Finding the Third Proportional to 314,664 and 681,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,664 and 681,798 is: 1,477,285.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,664 : 681,798 = 681,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,664/681,798 = 681,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,664x = 681,798 × 681,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,664x = 464,848,512,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,848,512,804/314,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,477,285.34
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