Finding the Third Proportional to 313,181 and 475,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,181 and 475,998 is: 723,460.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,181 : 475,998 = 475,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,181/475,998 = 475,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,181x = 475,998 × 475,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,181x = 226,574,096,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,574,096,004/313,181 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,460.54
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