Finding the Third Proportional to 315,267 and 442,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,267 and 442,383 is: 620,752.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,267 : 442,383 = 442,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,267/442,383 = 442,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,267x = 442,383 × 442,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,267x = 195,702,718,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,702,718,689/315,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,752.31
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