Finding the Third Proportional to 319,408 and 479,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,408 and 479,120 is: 718,692.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,408 : 479,120 = 479,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,408/479,120 = 479,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,408x = 479,120 × 479,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,408x = 229,555,974,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,555,974,400/319,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,692.00
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