Finding the Third Proportional to 315,913 and 654,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,913 and 654,183 is: 1,354,662.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,913 : 654,183 = 654,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,913/654,183 = 654,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,913x = 654,183 × 654,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,913x = 427,955,397,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,955,397,489/315,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,354,662.19
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