Finding the Third Proportional to 312,084 and 470,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,084 and 470,886 is: 710,493.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,084 : 470,886 = 470,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,084/470,886 = 470,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,084x = 470,886 × 470,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,084x = 221,733,624,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,733,624,996/312,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,493.41
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