Finding the Third Proportional to 314,700 and 474,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,700 and 474,663 is: 715,935.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,700 : 474,663 = 474,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,700/474,663 = 474,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,700x = 474,663 × 474,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,700x = 225,304,963,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,304,963,569/314,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,935.70
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