Finding the Third Proportional to 310,392 and 474,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,392 and 474,614 is: 725,722.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,392 : 474,614 = 474,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,392/474,614 = 474,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,392x = 474,614 × 474,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,392x = 225,258,448,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,258,448,996/310,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,722.47
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