Finding the Third Proportional to 475,218 and 628,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,218 and 628,151 is: 830,300.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,218 : 628,151 = 628,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,218/628,151 = 628,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,218x = 628,151 × 628,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,218x = 394,573,678,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,573,678,801/475,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,300.36
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