Finding the Third Proportional to 357,082 and 473,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,082 and 473,900 is: 628,934.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,082 : 473,900 = 473,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,082/473,900 = 473,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,082x = 473,900 × 473,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,082x = 224,581,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,581,210,000/357,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,934.56
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