Finding the Third Proportional to 310,434.50 and 475,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,434.50 and 475,904 is: 729,572.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,434.50 : 475,904 = 475,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,434.50/475,904 = 475,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,434.50x = 475,904 × 475,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,434.50x = 226,484,617,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,484,617,216/310,434.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,572.96
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