Finding the Third Proportional to 322,211 and 473,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,211 and 473,454 is: 695,689.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,211 : 473,454 = 473,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,211/473,454 = 473,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,211x = 473,454 × 473,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,211x = 224,158,690,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,158,690,116/322,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,689.13
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