Finding the Third Proportional to 310,650 and 477,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,650 and 477,333 is: 733,451.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,650 : 477,333 = 477,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,650/477,333 = 477,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,650x = 477,333 × 477,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,650x = 227,846,792,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,846,792,889/310,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,451.77
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