Finding the Third Proportional to 311,560 and 466,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,560 and 466,814 is: 699,432.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,560 : 466,814 = 466,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,560/466,814 = 466,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,560x = 466,814 × 466,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,560x = 217,915,310,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,915,310,596/311,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,432.89
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