Finding the Third Proportional to 313,404 and 470,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,404 and 470,802 is: 707,248.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,404 : 470,802 = 470,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,404/470,802 = 470,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,404x = 470,802 × 470,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,404x = 221,654,523,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,654,523,204/313,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,248.55
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