Finding the Third Proportional to 310,840 and 456,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,840 and 456,060 is: 669,124.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,840 : 456,060 = 456,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,840/456,060 = 456,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,840x = 456,060 × 456,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,840x = 207,990,723,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,990,723,600/310,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,124.71
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