Finding the Third Proportional to 311,416 and 481,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,416 and 481,648 is: 744,935.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,416 : 481,648 = 481,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,416/481,648 = 481,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,416x = 481,648 × 481,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,416x = 231,984,795,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,984,795,904/311,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,935.38
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