Finding the Third Proportional to 319,424 and 479,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,424 and 479,096 is: 718,584.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,424 : 479,096 = 479,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,424/479,096 = 479,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,424x = 479,096 × 479,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,424x = 229,532,977,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,532,977,216/319,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,584.01
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