Finding the Third Proportional to 311,836 and 502,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,836 and 502,206 is: 808,793.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,836 : 502,206 = 502,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,836/502,206 = 502,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,836x = 502,206 × 502,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,836x = 252,210,866,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,210,866,436/311,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,793.30
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