Finding the Third Proportional to 310,438 and 474,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,438 and 474,678 is: 725,810.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,438 : 474,678 = 474,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,438/474,678 = 474,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,438x = 474,678 × 474,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,438x = 225,319,203,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,319,203,684/310,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,810.64
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