Finding the Third Proportional to 311,032 and 422,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,032 and 422,046 is: 572,683.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,032 : 422,046 = 422,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,032/422,046 = 422,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,032x = 422,046 × 422,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,032x = 178,122,826,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,122,826,116/311,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,683.28
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