Finding the Third Proportional to 310,446 and 474,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,446 and 474,579 is: 725,489.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,446 : 474,579 = 474,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,446/474,579 = 474,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,446x = 474,579 × 474,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,446x = 225,225,227,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,225,227,241/310,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,489.22
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