Finding the Third Proportional to 316,910 and 475,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,910 and 475,433 is: 713,251.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,910 : 475,433 = 475,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,910/475,433 = 475,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,910x = 475,433 × 475,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,910x = 226,036,537,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,036,537,489/316,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,251.51
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