Finding the Third Proportional to 318,561 and 684,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,561 and 684,348 is: 1,470,149.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,561 : 684,348 = 684,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,561/684,348 = 684,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,561x = 684,348 × 684,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,561x = 468,332,185,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,332,185,104/318,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,149.16
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