Finding the Third Proportional to 310,184 and 467,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,184 and 467,868 is: 705,711.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,184 : 467,868 = 467,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,184/467,868 = 467,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,184x = 467,868 × 467,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,184x = 218,900,465,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,900,465,424/310,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,711.66
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