Finding the Third Proportional to 311,700 and 445,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,700 and 445,698 is: 637,300.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,700 : 445,698 = 445,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,700/445,698 = 445,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,700x = 445,698 × 445,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,700x = 198,646,707,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,646,707,204/311,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,300.95
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