Finding the Third Proportional to 319,764 and 461,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,764 and 461,964 is: 667,400.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,764 : 461,964 = 461,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,764/461,964 = 461,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,764x = 461,964 × 461,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,764x = 213,410,737,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,410,737,296/319,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,400.76
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