Finding the Third Proportional to 315,760 and 676,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,760 and 676,448 is: 1,449,144.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,760 : 676,448 = 676,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,760/676,448 = 676,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,760x = 676,448 × 676,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,760x = 457,581,896,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,581,896,704/315,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,449,144.59
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