Finding the Third Proportional to 311,924 and 446,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,924 and 446,067 is: 637,898.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,924 : 446,067 = 446,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,924/446,067 = 446,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,924x = 446,067 × 446,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,924x = 198,975,768,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,975,768,489/311,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,898.23
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