Finding the Third Proportional to 310,322 and 442,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,322 and 442,944 is: 632,244.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,322 : 442,944 = 442,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,322/442,944 = 442,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,322x = 442,944 × 442,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,322x = 196,199,387,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,199,387,136/310,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,244.53
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