Finding the Third Proportional to 319,398 and 479,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,398 and 479,106 is: 718,672.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,398 : 479,106 = 479,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,398/479,106 = 479,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,398x = 479,106 × 479,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,398x = 229,542,559,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,542,559,236/319,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,672.50
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