Finding the Third Proportional to 310,652 and 477,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,652 and 477,336 is: 733,456.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,652 : 477,336 = 477,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,652/477,336 = 477,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,652x = 477,336 × 477,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,652x = 227,849,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,849,656,896/310,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,456.27
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