Finding the Third Proportional to 315,314 and 453,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,314 and 453,288 is: 651,636.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,314 : 453,288 = 453,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,314/453,288 = 453,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,314x = 453,288 × 453,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,314x = 205,470,010,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,470,010,944/315,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,636.18
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