Finding the Third Proportional to 331,064 and 447,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,064 and 447,116 is: 603,849.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,064 : 447,116 = 447,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,064/447,116 = 447,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,064x = 447,116 × 447,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,064x = 199,912,717,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,912,717,456/331,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,849.16
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