Finding the Third Proportional to 321,954 and 473,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 321,954 and 473,052 is: 695,062.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,954 : 473,052 = 473,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,954/473,052 = 473,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,954x = 473,052 × 473,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,954x = 223,778,194,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,778,194,704/321,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,062.63
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