Finding the Third Proportional to 318,188 and 445,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,188 and 445,998 is: 625,146.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,188 : 445,998 = 445,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,188/445,998 = 445,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,188x = 445,998 × 445,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,188x = 198,914,216,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,914,216,004/318,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,146.82
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