Finding the Third Proportional to 315,612 and 476,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,612 and 476,694 is: 719,989.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,612 : 476,694 = 476,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,612/476,694 = 476,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,612x = 476,694 × 476,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,612x = 227,237,169,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,237,169,636/315,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,989.00
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