Finding the Third Proportional to 310,330 and 474,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,330 and 474,519 is: 725,576.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,330 : 474,519 = 474,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,330/474,519 = 474,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,330x = 474,519 × 474,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,330x = 225,168,281,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,168,281,361/310,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,576.91
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