Finding the Third Proportional to 316,977 and 683,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,977 and 683,890 is: 1,475,518.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,977 : 683,890 = 683,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,977/683,890 = 683,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,977x = 683,890 × 683,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,977x = 467,705,532,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,705,532,100/316,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,475,518.83
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