Finding the Third Proportional to 311,716 and 445,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,716 and 445,742 is: 637,394.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,716 : 445,742 = 445,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,716/445,742 = 445,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,716x = 445,742 × 445,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,716x = 198,685,930,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,685,930,564/311,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,394.07
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