Finding the Third Proportional to 314,704 and 474,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,704 and 474,667 is: 715,938.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,704 : 474,667 = 474,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,704/474,667 = 474,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,704x = 474,667 × 474,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,704x = 225,308,760,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,308,760,889/314,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,938.66
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