Finding the Third Proportional to 310,646 and 477,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,646 and 477,327 is: 733,442.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,646 : 477,327 = 477,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,646/477,327 = 477,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,646x = 477,327 × 477,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,646x = 227,841,064,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,841,064,929/310,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,442.78
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