Finding the Third Proportional to 313,236 and 477,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,236 and 477,198 is: 726,985.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,236 : 477,198 = 477,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,236/477,198 = 477,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,236x = 477,198 × 477,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,236x = 227,717,931,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,717,931,204/313,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,985.18
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