Finding the Third Proportional to 322,088 and 473,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,088 and 473,660 is: 696,560.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,088 : 473,660 = 473,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,088/473,660 = 473,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,088x = 473,660 × 473,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,088x = 224,353,795,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,353,795,600/322,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,560.55
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