Finding the Third Proportional to 310,524 and 439,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,524 and 439,480 is: 621,989.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,524 : 439,480 = 439,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,524/439,480 = 439,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,524x = 439,480 × 439,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,524x = 193,142,670,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,142,670,400/310,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,989.51
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