Finding the Third Proportional to 311,556 and 466,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,556 and 466,808 is: 699,423.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,556 : 466,808 = 466,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,556/466,808 = 466,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,556x = 466,808 × 466,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,556x = 217,909,708,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,909,708,864/311,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,423.89
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