Finding the Third Proportional to 314,703 and 474,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,703 and 474,666 is: 715,937.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,703 : 474,666 = 474,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,703/474,666 = 474,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,703x = 474,666 × 474,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,703x = 225,307,811,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,307,811,556/314,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,937.92
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