Finding the Third Proportional to 309,640 and 478,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,640 and 478,551 is: 739,604.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,640 : 478,551 = 478,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,640/478,551 = 478,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,640x = 478,551 × 478,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,640x = 229,011,059,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,011,059,601/309,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,604.25
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