Finding the Third Proportional to 315,354 and 476,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,354 and 476,802 is: 720,904.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,354 : 476,802 = 476,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,354/476,802 = 476,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,354x = 476,802 × 476,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,354x = 227,340,147,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,340,147,204/315,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,904.59
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