Finding the Third Proportional to 310,538 and 467,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,538 and 467,363 is: 703,386.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,538 : 467,363 = 467,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,538/467,363 = 467,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,538x = 467,363 × 467,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,538x = 218,428,173,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,428,173,769/310,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,386.30
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