Finding the Third Proportional to 299,348 and 473,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,348 and 473,919 is: 750,294.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,348 : 473,919 = 473,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,348/473,919 = 473,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,348x = 473,919 × 473,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,348x = 224,599,218,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,599,218,561/299,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,294.70
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