Finding the Third Proportional to 299,422 and 476,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,422 and 476,181 is: 757,286.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,422 : 476,181 = 476,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,422/476,181 = 476,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,422x = 476,181 × 476,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,422x = 226,748,344,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,748,344,761/299,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,286.86
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