Finding the Third Proportional to 311,028 and 449,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,028 and 449,559 is: 649,791.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,028 : 449,559 = 449,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,028/449,559 = 449,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,028x = 449,559 × 449,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,028x = 202,103,294,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,103,294,481/311,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,791.32
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