Finding the Third Proportional to 313,614 and 471,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,614 and 471,126 is: 707,748.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,614 : 471,126 = 471,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,614/471,126 = 471,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,614x = 471,126 × 471,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,614x = 221,959,707,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,959,707,876/313,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,748.08
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