Finding the Third Proportional to 309,856 and 473,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,856 and 473,688 is: 724,143.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,856 : 473,688 = 473,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,856/473,688 = 473,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,856x = 473,688 × 473,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,856x = 224,380,321,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,380,321,344/309,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,143.86
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