Finding the Third Proportional to 318,878 and 670,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,878 and 670,804 is: 1,411,129.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,878 : 670,804 = 670,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,878/670,804 = 670,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,878x = 670,804 × 670,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,878x = 449,978,006,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,978,006,416/318,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,411,129.04
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