Finding the Third Proportional to 311,214 and 440,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,214 and 440,397 is: 623,203.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,214 : 440,397 = 440,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,214/440,397 = 440,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,214x = 440,397 × 440,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,214x = 193,949,517,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,949,517,609/311,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,203.06
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