Finding the Third Proportional to 311,022 and 466,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,022 and 466,452 is: 699,556.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,022 : 466,452 = 466,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,022/466,452 = 466,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,022x = 466,452 × 466,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,022x = 217,577,468,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,577,468,304/311,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,556.52
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