Finding the Third Proportional to 316,533 and 453,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,533 and 453,423 is: 649,513.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,533 : 453,423 = 453,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,533/453,423 = 453,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,533x = 453,423 × 453,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,533x = 205,592,416,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,592,416,929/316,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,513.37
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