Finding the Third Proportional to 313,062 and 475,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,062 and 475,578 is: 722,458.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,062 : 475,578 = 475,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,062/475,578 = 475,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,062x = 475,578 × 475,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,062x = 226,174,434,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,174,434,084/313,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,458.92
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