Finding the Third Proportional to 316,710 and 683,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,710 and 683,370 is: 1,474,517.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,710 : 683,370 = 683,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,710/683,370 = 683,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,710x = 683,370 × 683,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,710x = 466,994,556,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,994,556,900/316,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,517.88
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