Finding the Third Proportional to 314,612 and 471,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,612 and 471,952 is: 707,979.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,612 : 471,952 = 471,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,612/471,952 = 471,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,612x = 471,952 × 471,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,612x = 222,738,690,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,738,690,304/314,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,979.00
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