Finding the Third Proportional to 315,420 and 681,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,420 and 681,384 is: 1,471,955.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,420 : 681,384 = 681,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,420/681,384 = 681,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,420x = 681,384 × 681,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,420x = 464,284,155,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,284,155,456/315,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,955.35
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