Finding the Third Proportional to 310,548 and 470,481.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,548 and 470,481.75 is: 712,782.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,548 : 470,481.75 = 470,481.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,548/470,481.75 = 470,481.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,548x = 470,481.75 × 470,481.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,548x = 221,353,077,083.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,353,077,083.06/310,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,782.17
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