Finding the Third Proportional to 310,319 and 442,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,319 and 442,939 is: 632,236.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,319 : 442,939 = 442,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,319/442,939 = 442,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,319x = 442,939 × 442,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,319x = 196,194,957,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,194,957,721/310,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,236.37
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