Finding the Third Proportional to 315,176 and 680,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,176 and 680,872 is: 1,470,881.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,176 : 680,872 = 680,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,176/680,872 = 680,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,176x = 680,872 × 680,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,176x = 463,586,680,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 463,586,680,384/315,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,881.92
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