Finding the Third Proportional to 314,841 and 679,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,841 and 679,435 is: 1,466,238.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,841 : 679,435 = 679,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,841/679,435 = 679,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,841x = 679,435 × 679,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,841x = 461,631,919,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,631,919,225/314,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466,238.26
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