Finding the Third Proportional to 314,682 and 673,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,682 and 673,860 is: 1,443,003.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,682 : 673,860 = 673,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,682/673,860 = 673,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,682x = 673,860 × 673,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,682x = 454,087,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,087,299,600/314,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,003.73
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