Finding the Third Proportional to 324,552 and 474,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,552 and 474,270 is: 693,053.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,552 : 474,270 = 474,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,552/474,270 = 474,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,552x = 474,270 × 474,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,552x = 224,932,032,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,932,032,900/324,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,053.91
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