Finding the Third Proportional to 299,322 and 473,883.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,322 and 473,883.75 is: 750,248.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,322 : 473,883.75 = 473,883.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,322/473,883.75 = 473,883.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,322x = 473,883.75 × 473,883.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,322x = 224,565,808,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,565,808,514.06/299,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,248.26
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