Finding the Third Proportional to 310,457 and 467,499
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,457 and 467,499 is: 703,979.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,457 : 467,499 = 467,499 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,457/467,499 = 467,499/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,457x = 467,499 × 467,499 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,457x = 218,555,315,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,555,315,001/310,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,979.34
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