Finding the Third Proportional to 310,064 and 465,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,064 and 465,096 is: 697,644
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,064 : 465,096 = 465,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,064/465,096 = 465,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,064x = 465,096 × 465,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,064x = 216,314,289,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,314,289,216/310,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,644
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