Finding the Third Proportional to 315,072 and 478,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,072 and 478,433 is: 726,494.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,072 : 478,433 = 478,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,072/478,433 = 478,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,072x = 478,433 × 478,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,072x = 228,898,135,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,898,135,489/315,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,494.69
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