Finding the Third Proportional to 315,713 and 481,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,713 and 481,449 is: 734,189.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,713 : 481,449 = 481,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,713/481,449 = 481,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,713x = 481,449 × 481,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,713x = 231,793,139,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,793,139,601/315,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,189.40
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