Finding the Third Proportional to 313,494 and 457,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,494 and 457,118 is: 666,541.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,494 : 457,118 = 457,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,494/457,118 = 457,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,494x = 457,118 × 457,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,494x = 208,956,865,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,956,865,924/313,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,541.83
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