Finding the Third Proportional to 319,680 and 477,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,680 and 477,331 is: 712,727.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,680 : 477,331 = 477,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,680/477,331 = 477,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,680x = 477,331 × 477,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,680x = 227,844,883,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,844,883,561/319,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,727.99
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