Finding the Third Proportional to 310,326 and 474,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,326 and 474,507 is: 725,549.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,326 : 474,507 = 474,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,326/474,507 = 474,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,326x = 474,507 × 474,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,326x = 225,156,893,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,156,893,049/310,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,549.56
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