Finding the Third Proportional to 318,303 and 686,421
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,303 and 686,421 is: 1,480,268.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,303 : 686,421 = 686,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,303/686,421 = 686,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,303x = 686,421 × 686,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,303x = 471,173,789,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,173,789,241/318,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,268.14
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