Finding the Third Proportional to 310,658 and 465,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,658 and 465,507 is: 697,541.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,658 : 465,507 = 465,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,658/465,507 = 465,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,658x = 465,507 × 465,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,658x = 216,696,767,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,696,767,049/310,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,541.24
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