Finding the Third Proportional to 311,688 and 441,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,688 and 441,036 is: 624,062.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,688 : 441,036 = 441,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,688/441,036 = 441,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,688x = 441,036 × 441,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,688x = 194,512,753,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,512,753,296/311,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,062.37
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