Finding the Third Proportional to 356,400 and 471,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,400 and 471,096 is: 622,703.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,400 : 471,096 = 471,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,400/471,096 = 471,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,400x = 471,096 × 471,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,400x = 221,931,441,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,931,441,216/356,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,703.26
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