Finding the Third Proportional to 311,434 and 481,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,434 and 481,163 is: 743,392.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,434 : 481,163 = 481,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,434/481,163 = 481,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,434x = 481,163 × 481,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,434x = 231,517,832,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,517,832,569/311,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,392.93
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