Finding the Third Proportional to 310,950 and 475,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,950 and 475,438 is: 726,937.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,950 : 475,438 = 475,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,950/475,438 = 475,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,950x = 475,438 × 475,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,950x = 226,041,291,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,041,291,844/310,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,937.75
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