Finding the Third Proportional to 319,750 and 469,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,750 and 469,257 is: 688,669.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,750 : 469,257 = 469,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,750/469,257 = 469,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,750x = 469,257 × 469,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,750x = 220,202,132,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,202,132,049/319,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,669.69
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