Finding the Third Proportional to 310,087 and 420,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,087 and 420,833 is: 571,131.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,087 : 420,833 = 420,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,087/420,833 = 420,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,087x = 420,833 × 420,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,087x = 177,100,413,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,100,413,889/310,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,131.37
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