Finding the Third Proportional to 315,214 and 473,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,214 and 473,146 is: 710,206.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,214 : 473,146 = 473,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,214/473,146 = 473,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,214x = 473,146 × 473,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,214x = 223,867,137,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,867,137,316/315,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,206.84
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