Finding the Third Proportional to 315,936 and 675,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,936 and 675,264 is: 1,443,271.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,936 : 675,264 = 675,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,936/675,264 = 675,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,936x = 675,264 × 675,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,936x = 455,981,469,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 455,981,469,696/315,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,443,271.64
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