Finding the Third Proportional to 357,048 and 473,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,048 and 473,850 is: 628,861.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,048 : 473,850 = 473,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,048/473,850 = 473,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,048x = 473,850 × 473,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,048x = 224,533,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,533,822,500/357,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,861.73
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