Finding the Third Proportional to 316,542 and 644,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,542 and 644,794 is: 1,313,441.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,542 : 644,794 = 644,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,542/644,794 = 644,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,542x = 644,794 × 644,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,542x = 415,759,302,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,759,302,436/316,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,313,441.19
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