Finding the Third Proportional to 319,248 and 464,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,248 and 464,832 is: 676,805.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,248 : 464,832 = 464,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,248/464,832 = 464,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,248x = 464,832 × 464,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,248x = 216,068,788,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,068,788,224/319,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,805.46
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