Finding the Third Proportional to 315,390 and 471,779.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,390 and 471,779.25 is: 705,715.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,390 : 471,779.25 = 471,779.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,390/471,779.25 = 471,779.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,390x = 471,779.25 × 471,779.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,390x = 222,575,660,730.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,575,660,730.56/315,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,715.66
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