Finding the Third Proportional to 313,730 and 473,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,730 and 473,520 is: 714,694.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,730 : 473,520 = 473,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,730/473,520 = 473,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,730x = 473,520 × 473,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,730x = 224,221,190,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,221,190,400/313,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,694.77
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