Finding the Third Proportional to 310,869 and 412,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,869 and 412,635 is: 547,715.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,869 : 412,635 = 412,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,869/412,635 = 412,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,869x = 412,635 × 412,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,869x = 170,267,643,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,267,643,225/310,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,715.09
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