Finding the Third Proportional to 319,410 and 479,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,410 and 479,124 is: 718,699.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,410 : 479,124 = 479,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,410/479,124 = 479,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,410x = 479,124 × 479,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,410x = 229,559,807,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,559,807,376/319,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,699.50
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