Finding the Third Proportional to 311,557 and 466,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,557 and 466,815 is: 699,442.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,557 : 466,815 = 466,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,557/466,815 = 466,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,557x = 466,815 × 466,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,557x = 217,916,244,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,916,244,225/311,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,442.62
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