Finding the Third Proportional to 310,047 and 474,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,047 and 474,237 is: 725,376.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,047 : 474,237 = 474,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,047/474,237 = 474,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,047x = 474,237 × 474,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,047x = 224,900,732,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,900,732,169/310,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,376.26
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