Finding the Third Proportional to 323,572 and 474,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,572 and 474,774 is: 696,631.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,572 : 474,774 = 474,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,572/474,774 = 474,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,572x = 474,774 × 474,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,572x = 225,410,351,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,410,351,076/323,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,631.20
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