Finding the Third Proportional to 309,334 and 470,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,334 and 470,482 is: 715,580.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,334 : 470,482 = 470,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,334/470,482 = 470,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,334x = 470,482 × 470,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,334x = 221,353,312,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,353,312,324/309,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,580.29
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