Finding the Third Proportional to 307,881 and 461,360.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,881 and 461,360.81 is: 691,350.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,881 : 461,360.81 = 461,360.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,881/461,360.81 = 461,360.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,881x = 461,360.81 × 461,360.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,881x = 212,853,799,310.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,853,799,310.66/307,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,350.88
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