Finding the Third Proportional to 309,326 and 470,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,326 and 470,469 is: 715,559.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,326 : 470,469 = 470,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,326/470,469 = 470,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,326x = 470,469 × 470,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,326x = 221,341,079,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,341,079,961/309,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,559.25
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