Finding the Third Proportional to 321,021 and 476,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,021 and 476,910 is: 708,499.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,021 : 476,910 = 476,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,021/476,910 = 476,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,021x = 476,910 × 476,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,021x = 227,443,148,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,443,148,100/321,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,499.28
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