Finding the Third Proportional to 319,780 and 461,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,780 and 461,991 is: 667,445.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,780 : 461,991 = 461,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,780/461,991 = 461,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,780x = 461,991 × 461,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,780x = 213,435,684,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,435,684,081/319,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667,445.38
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