Finding the Third Proportional to 313,878 and 442,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,878 and 442,204 is: 622,994.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,878 : 442,204 = 442,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,878/442,204 = 442,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,878x = 442,204 × 442,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,878x = 195,544,377,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,544,377,616/313,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,994.85
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