Finding the Third Proportional to 316,152 and 474,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,152 and 474,240 is: 711,378.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,152 : 474,240 = 474,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,152/474,240 = 474,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,152x = 474,240 × 474,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,152x = 224,903,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,903,577,600/316,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,378.00
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