Finding the Third Proportional to 315,564 and 431,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,564 and 431,127 is: 589,010.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,564 : 431,127 = 431,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,564/431,127 = 431,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,564x = 431,127 × 431,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,564x = 185,870,490,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,870,490,129/315,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,010.44
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