Finding the Third Proportional to 311,444 and 481,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,444 and 481,176 is: 743,409.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,444 : 481,176 = 481,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,444/481,176 = 481,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,444x = 481,176 × 481,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,444x = 231,530,342,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,530,342,976/311,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,409.23
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