Finding the Third Proportional to 309,696 and 463,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,696 and 463,336 is: 693,196.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,696 : 463,336 = 463,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,696/463,336 = 463,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,696x = 463,336 × 463,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,696x = 214,680,248,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,680,248,896/309,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,196.71
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