Finding the Third Proportional to 310,809 and 464,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,809 and 464,297 is: 693,582.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,809 : 464,297 = 464,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,809/464,297 = 464,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,809x = 464,297 × 464,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,809x = 215,571,704,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,571,704,209/310,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,582.57
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