Finding the Third Proportional to 319,118 and 472,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,118 and 472,515 is: 699,648.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,118 : 472,515 = 472,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,118/472,515 = 472,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,118x = 472,515 × 472,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,118x = 223,270,425,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,270,425,225/319,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,648.48
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