Finding the Third Proportional to 314,793 and 474,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,793 and 474,825 is: 716,212.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,793 : 474,825 = 474,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,793/474,825 = 474,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,793x = 474,825 × 474,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,793x = 225,458,780,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,458,780,625/314,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,212.81
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