Finding the Third Proportional to 313,456 and 477,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,456 and 477,524 is: 727,467.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,456 : 477,524 = 477,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,456/477,524 = 477,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,456x = 477,524 × 477,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,456x = 228,029,170,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,029,170,576/313,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,467.88
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