Finding the Third Proportional to 314,781 and 674,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,781 and 674,439 is: 1,445,029.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,781 : 674,439 = 674,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,781/674,439 = 674,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,781x = 674,439 × 674,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,781x = 454,867,964,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 454,867,964,721/314,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,029.92
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