Finding the Third Proportional to 296,334 and 470,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,334 and 470,745 is: 747,807.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,334 : 470,745 = 470,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,334/470,745 = 470,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,334x = 470,745 × 470,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,334x = 221,600,855,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,600,855,025/296,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,807.73
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