Finding the Third Proportional to 309,704 and 436,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,704 and 436,113 is: 614,117.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,704 : 436,113 = 436,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,704/436,113 = 436,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,704x = 436,113 × 436,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,704x = 190,194,548,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,194,548,769/309,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,117.19
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