Finding the Third Proportional to 362,136 and 473,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,136 and 473,166 is: 618,237.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,136 : 473,166 = 473,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,136/473,166 = 473,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,136x = 473,166 × 473,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,136x = 223,886,063,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,886,063,556/362,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,237.52
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