Finding the Third Proportional to 318,868 and 670,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,868 and 670,784 is: 1,411,089.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,868 : 670,784 = 670,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,868/670,784 = 670,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,868x = 670,784 × 670,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,868x = 449,951,174,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,951,174,656/318,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,089.15
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