Finding the Third Proportional to 310,818 and 464,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,818 and 464,309 is: 693,598.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,818 : 464,309 = 464,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,818/464,309 = 464,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,818x = 464,309 × 464,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,818x = 215,582,847,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,582,847,481/310,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,598.34
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