Finding the Third Proportional to 310,802 and 467,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,802 and 467,067 is: 701,898.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,802 : 467,067 = 467,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,802/467,067 = 467,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,802x = 467,067 × 467,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,802x = 218,151,582,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,151,582,489/310,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,898.90
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