Finding the Third Proportional to 311,769 and 469,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,769 and 469,881 is: 708,178.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,769 : 469,881 = 469,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,769/469,881 = 469,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,769x = 469,881 × 469,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,769x = 220,788,154,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,788,154,161/311,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,178.66
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