Finding the Third Proportional to 347,032 and 471,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,032 and 471,396 is: 640,327.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,032 : 471,396 = 471,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,032/471,396 = 471,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,032x = 471,396 × 471,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,032x = 222,214,188,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,214,188,816/347,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,327.66
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