Finding the Third Proportional to 318,864 and 479,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,864 and 479,052 is: 719,713.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,864 : 479,052 = 479,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,864/479,052 = 479,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,864x = 479,052 × 479,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,864x = 229,490,818,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,490,818,704/318,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,713.79
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