Finding the Third Proportional to 319,293 and 464,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,293 and 464,899 is: 676,905.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,293 : 464,899 = 464,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,293/464,899 = 464,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,293x = 464,899 × 464,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,293x = 216,131,080,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,131,080,201/319,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,905.16
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