Finding the Third Proportional to 315,396 and 476,374.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,396 and 476,374.50 is: 719,516.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,396 : 476,374.50 = 476,374.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,396/476,374.50 = 476,374.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,396x = 476,374.50 × 476,374.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,396x = 226,932,664,250.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,932,664,250.25/315,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,516.62
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