Finding the Third Proportional to 315,316 and 476,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,316 and 476,250 is: 719,323.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,316 : 476,250 = 476,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,316/476,250 = 476,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,316x = 476,250 × 476,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,316x = 226,814,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,814,062,500/315,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,323.04
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