Finding the Third Proportional to 309,935 and 469,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,935 and 469,581 is: 711,459.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,935 : 469,581 = 469,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,935/469,581 = 469,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,935x = 469,581 × 469,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,935x = 220,506,315,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,506,315,561/309,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,459.87
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