Finding the Third Proportional to 310,188 and 467,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,188 and 467,874 is: 705,720.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,188 : 467,874 = 467,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,188/467,874 = 467,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,188x = 467,874 × 467,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,188x = 218,906,079,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,906,079,876/310,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,720.66
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