Finding the Third Proportional to 313,564 and 473,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,564 and 473,262 is: 714,294.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,564 : 473,262 = 473,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,564/473,262 = 473,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,564x = 473,262 × 473,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,564x = 223,976,920,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,976,920,644/313,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,294.12
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