Finding the Third Proportional to 299,426 and 476,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,426 and 476,188 is: 757,299.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,426 : 476,188 = 476,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,426/476,188 = 476,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,426x = 476,188 × 476,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,426x = 226,755,011,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,755,011,344/299,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,299.00
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