Finding the Third Proportional to 314,874 and 679,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,874 and 679,500 is: 1,466,365.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,874 : 679,500 = 679,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,874/679,500 = 679,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,874x = 679,500 × 679,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,874x = 461,720,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,720,250,000/314,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466,365.12
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