Finding the Third Proportional to 313,626 and 471,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,626 and 471,144 is: 707,775.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,626 : 471,144 = 471,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,626/471,144 = 471,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,626x = 471,144 × 471,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,626x = 221,976,668,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,976,668,736/313,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,775.08
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