Finding the Third Proportional to 313,864 and 402,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,864 and 402,992 is: 517,429.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,864 : 402,992 = 402,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,864/402,992 = 402,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,864x = 402,992 × 402,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,864x = 162,402,552,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,402,552,064/313,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,429.69
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