Finding the Third Proportional to 319,256 and 478,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,256 and 478,006 is: 715,694.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,256 : 478,006 = 478,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,256/478,006 = 478,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,256x = 478,006 × 478,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,256x = 228,489,736,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,489,736,036/319,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,694.41
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