Finding the Third Proportional to 310,054 and 465,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,054 and 465,079 is: 697,615.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,054 : 465,079 = 465,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,054/465,079 = 465,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,054x = 465,079 × 465,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,054x = 216,298,476,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,298,476,241/310,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,615.50
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