Finding the Third Proportional to 310,456 and 474,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,456 and 474,593 is: 725,508.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,456 : 474,593 = 474,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,456/474,593 = 474,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,456x = 474,593 × 474,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,456x = 225,238,515,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,238,515,649/310,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,508.66
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