Finding the Third Proportional to 310,448 and 474,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,448 and 474,582 is: 725,493.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,448 : 474,582 = 474,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,448/474,582 = 474,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,448x = 474,582 × 474,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,448x = 225,228,074,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,228,074,724/310,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,493.72
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