Finding the Third Proportional to 315,186 and 462,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,186 and 462,411 is: 678,405.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,186 : 462,411 = 462,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,186/462,411 = 462,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,186x = 462,411 × 462,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,186x = 213,823,932,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,823,932,921/315,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,405.55
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