Finding the Third Proportional to 310,851 and 456,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,851 and 456,075 is: 669,145.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,851 : 456,075 = 456,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,851/456,075 = 456,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,851x = 456,075 × 456,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,851x = 208,004,405,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,004,405,625/310,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,145.04
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