Finding the Third Proportional to 311,916 and 444,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,916 and 444,546 is: 633,571.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,916 : 444,546 = 444,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,916/444,546 = 444,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,916x = 444,546 × 444,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,916x = 197,621,146,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,621,146,116/311,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,571.69
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