Finding the Third Proportional to 356,406 and 471,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,406 and 471,105 is: 622,716.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,406 : 471,105 = 471,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,406/471,105 = 471,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,406x = 471,105 × 471,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,406x = 221,939,921,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,939,921,025/356,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,716.57
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