Finding the Third Proportional to 322,728 and 473,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,728 and 473,724 is: 695,367.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,728 : 473,724 = 473,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,728/473,724 = 473,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,728x = 473,724 × 473,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,728x = 224,414,428,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,414,428,176/322,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695,367.08
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