Finding the Third Proportional to 311,950 and 446,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,950 and 446,100 is: 637,939.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,950 : 446,100 = 446,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,950/446,100 = 446,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,950x = 446,100 × 446,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,950x = 199,005,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,005,210,000/311,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,939.45
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