Finding the Third Proportional to 316,618 and 646,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,618 and 646,154 is: 1,318,671.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,618 : 646,154 = 646,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,618/646,154 = 646,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,618x = 646,154 × 646,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,618x = 417,514,991,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,514,991,716/316,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,671.05
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