Finding the Third Proportional to 310,734 and 479,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,734 and 479,838 is: 740,969.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,734 : 479,838 = 479,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,734/479,838 = 479,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,734x = 479,838 × 479,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,734x = 230,244,506,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,244,506,244/310,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,969.79
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