Finding the Third Proportional to 313,584 and 471,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,584 and 471,082 is: 707,683.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,584 : 471,082 = 471,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,584/471,082 = 471,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,584x = 471,082 × 471,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,584x = 221,918,250,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,918,250,724/313,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,683.59
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