Finding the Third Proportional to 316,620 and 445,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,620 and 445,881 is: 627,913.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,620 : 445,881 = 445,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,620/445,881 = 445,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,620x = 445,881 × 445,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,620x = 198,809,866,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,809,866,161/316,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,913.16
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