Finding the Third Proportional to 310,726 and 479,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,726 and 479,826 is: 740,951.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,726 : 479,826 = 479,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,726/479,826 = 479,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,726x = 479,826 × 479,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,726x = 230,232,990,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,232,990,276/310,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,951.80
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