Finding the Third Proportional to 319,260 and 464,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,260 and 464,850 is: 676,832.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,260 : 464,850 = 464,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,260/464,850 = 464,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,260x = 464,850 × 464,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,260x = 216,085,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,085,522,500/319,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,832.43
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