Finding the Third Proportional to 319,436 and 479,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,436 and 479,163 is: 718,758.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,436 : 479,163 = 479,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,436/479,163 = 479,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,436x = 479,163 × 479,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,436x = 229,597,180,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,597,180,569/319,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,758.00
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