Finding the Third Proportional to 310,444 and 474,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,444 and 474,688 is: 725,827.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,444 : 474,688 = 474,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,444/474,688 = 474,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,444x = 474,688 × 474,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,444x = 225,328,697,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,328,697,344/310,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,827.19
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