Finding the Third Proportional to 310,656 and 465,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,656 and 465,504 is: 697,536.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,656 : 465,504 = 465,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,656/465,504 = 465,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,656x = 465,504 × 465,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,656x = 216,693,974,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,693,974,016/310,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,536.74
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