Finding the Third Proportional to 310,869 and 367,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,869 and 367,641 is: 434,780.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,869 : 367,641 = 367,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,869/367,641 = 367,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,869x = 367,641 × 367,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,869x = 135,159,904,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,159,904,881/310,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,780.90
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