Finding the Third Proportional to 315,292 and 677,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,292 and 677,240 is: 1,454,696.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,292 : 677,240 = 677,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,292/677,240 = 677,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,292x = 677,240 × 677,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,292x = 458,654,017,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,654,017,600/315,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,696.02
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