Finding the Third Proportional to 315,464 and 683,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,464 and 683,389 is: 1,480,424.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,464 : 683,389 = 683,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,464/683,389 = 683,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,464x = 683,389 × 683,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,464x = 467,020,525,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,020,525,321/315,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,424.15
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