Finding the Third Proportional to 311,821 and 502,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,821 and 502,183 is: 808,758.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,821 : 502,183 = 502,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,821/502,183 = 502,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,821x = 502,183 × 502,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,821x = 252,187,765,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,187,765,489/311,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,758.12
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