Finding the Third Proportional to 311,934 and 446,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,934 and 446,082 is: 637,920.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,934 : 446,082 = 446,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,934/446,082 = 446,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,934x = 446,082 × 446,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,934x = 198,989,150,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,989,150,724/311,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,920.68
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