Finding the Third Proportional to 311,552 and 466,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,552 and 466,805 is: 699,423.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,552 : 466,805 = 466,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,552/466,805 = 466,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,552x = 466,805 × 466,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,552x = 217,906,908,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,906,908,025/311,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,423.88
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