Finding the Third Proportional to 311,940 and 465,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,940 and 465,828 is: 695,632.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,940 : 465,828 = 465,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,940/465,828 = 465,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,940x = 465,828 × 465,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,940x = 216,995,725,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,995,725,584/311,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,632.90
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