Finding the Third Proportional to 314,718.75 and 679,191.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,718.75 and 679,191.75 is: 1,465,757.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,718.75 : 679,191.75 = 679,191.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,718.75/679,191.75 = 679,191.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,718.75x = 679,191.75 × 679,191.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,718.75x = 461,301,433,268.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,301,433,268.06/314,718.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,757.71
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