Finding the Third Proportional to 311,544 and 443,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,544 and 443,988 is: 632,736.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,544 : 443,988 = 443,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,544/443,988 = 443,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,544x = 443,988 × 443,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,544x = 197,125,344,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,125,344,144/311,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,736.77
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