Finding the Third Proportional to 313,671 and 473,428.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,671 and 473,428.50 is: 714,552.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,671 : 473,428.50 = 473,428.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,671/473,428.50 = 473,428.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,671x = 473,428.50 × 473,428.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,671x = 224,134,544,612.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,134,544,612.25/313,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,552.97
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