Finding the Third Proportional to 313,758 and 473,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,758 and 473,593 is: 714,851.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,758 : 473,593 = 473,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,758/473,593 = 473,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,758x = 473,593 × 473,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,758x = 224,290,329,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,290,329,649/313,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,851.35
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