Finding the Third Proportional to 319,024 and 464,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,024 and 464,688 is: 676,861.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,024 : 464,688 = 464,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,024/464,688 = 464,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,024x = 464,688 × 464,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,024x = 215,934,937,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,934,937,344/319,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,861.11
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