Finding the Third Proportional to 311,164 and 480,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,164 and 480,566 is: 742,192.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,164 : 480,566 = 480,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,164/480,566 = 480,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,164x = 480,566 × 480,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,164x = 230,943,680,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,943,680,356/311,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,192.80
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