Finding the Third Proportional to 315,590 and 443,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,590 and 443,900 is: 624,377.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,590 : 443,900 = 443,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,590/443,900 = 443,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,590x = 443,900 × 443,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,590x = 197,047,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 197,047,210,000/315,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,377.23
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