Finding the Third Proportional to 356,404 and 471,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,404 and 471,102 is: 622,712.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,404 : 471,102 = 471,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,404/471,102 = 471,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,404x = 471,102 × 471,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,404x = 221,937,094,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,937,094,404/356,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,712.13
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