Finding the Third Proportional to 324,902 and 474,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 324,902 and 474,681 is: 693,507.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,902 : 474,681 = 474,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,902/474,681 = 474,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,902x = 474,681 × 474,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,902x = 225,322,051,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,322,051,761/324,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,507.74
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