Finding the Third Proportional to 315,703 and 481,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,703 and 481,434 is: 734,166.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,703 : 481,434 = 481,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,703/481,434 = 481,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,703x = 481,434 × 481,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,703x = 231,778,696,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,778,696,356/315,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,166.91
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