Finding the Third Proportional to 315,290 and 683,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,290 and 683,044 is: 1,479,745.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,290 : 683,044 = 683,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,290/683,044 = 683,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,290x = 683,044 × 683,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,290x = 466,549,105,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,549,105,936/315,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,745.97
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