Finding the Third Proportional to 310,254 and 474,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,254 and 474,402 is: 725,396.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,254 : 474,402 = 474,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,254/474,402 = 474,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,254x = 474,402 × 474,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,254x = 225,057,257,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,057,257,604/310,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,396.80
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