Finding the Third Proportional to 310,004 and 438,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,004 and 438,776 is: 621,038.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,004 : 438,776 = 438,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,004/438,776 = 438,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,004x = 438,776 × 438,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,004x = 192,524,378,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,524,378,176/310,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,038.37
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