Finding the Third Proportional to 311,069 and 481,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,069 and 481,185 is: 744,333.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,069 : 481,185 = 481,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,069/481,185 = 481,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,069x = 481,185 × 481,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,069x = 231,539,004,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,539,004,225/311,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,333.26
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