Finding the Third Proportional to 310,360 and 459,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,360 and 459,718 is: 680,953.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,360 : 459,718 = 459,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,360/459,718 = 459,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,360x = 459,718 × 459,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,360x = 211,340,639,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,340,639,524/310,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,953.21
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