Finding the Third Proportional to 348,160 and 469,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,160 and 469,744 is: 633,787.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,160 : 469,744 = 469,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,160/469,744 = 469,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,160x = 469,744 × 469,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,160x = 220,659,425,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,659,425,536/348,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,787.41
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