Finding the Third Proportional to 316,064 and 461,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,064 and 461,616 is: 674,196.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,064 : 461,616 = 461,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,064/461,616 = 461,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,064x = 461,616 × 461,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,064x = 213,089,331,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,089,331,456/316,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 674,196.78
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