Finding the Third Proportional to 314,964 and 471,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,964 and 471,574 is: 706,055.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,964 : 471,574 = 471,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,964/471,574 = 471,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,964x = 471,574 × 471,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,964x = 222,382,037,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,382,037,476/314,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,055.41
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