Finding the Third Proportional to 310,566 and 456,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,566 and 456,005 is: 669,553.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,566 : 456,005 = 456,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,566/456,005 = 456,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,566x = 456,005 × 456,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,566x = 207,940,560,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,940,560,025/310,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,553.52
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