Finding the Third Proportional to 311,930 and 446,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,930 and 446,076 is: 637,911.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,930 : 446,076 = 446,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,930/446,076 = 446,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,930x = 446,076 × 446,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,930x = 198,983,797,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,983,797,776/311,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,911.70
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