Finding the Third Proportional to 318,562 and 684,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,562 and 684,350 is: 1,470,153.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,562 : 684,350 = 684,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,562/684,350 = 684,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,562x = 684,350 × 684,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,562x = 468,334,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,334,922,500/318,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,153.13
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