Finding the Third Proportional to 314,839.75 and 679,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,839.75 and 679,433 is: 1,466,235.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,839.75 : 679,433 = 679,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,839.75/679,433 = 679,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,839.75x = 679,433 × 679,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,839.75x = 461,629,201,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,629,201,489/314,839.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466,235.45
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