Finding the Third Proportional to 315,490 and 458,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,490 and 458,833 is: 667,303.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,490 : 458,833 = 458,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,490/458,833 = 458,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,490x = 458,833 × 458,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,490x = 210,527,721,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,527,721,889/315,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,303.95
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