Finding the Third Proportional to 310,328 and 474,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,328 and 474,516 is: 725,572.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,328 : 474,516 = 474,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,328/474,516 = 474,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,328x = 474,516 × 474,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,328x = 225,165,434,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,165,434,256/310,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,572.41
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