Finding the Third Proportional to 311,962 and 470,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,962 and 470,734 is: 710,312.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,962 : 470,734 = 470,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,962/470,734 = 470,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,962x = 470,734 × 470,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,962x = 221,590,498,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,590,498,756/311,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,312.47
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