Finding the Third Proportional to 316,094 and 472,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,094 and 472,268 is: 705,603.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,094 : 472,268 = 472,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,094/472,268 = 472,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,094x = 472,268 × 472,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,094x = 223,037,063,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,037,063,824/316,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,603.60
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