Finding the Third Proportional to 300,628 and 475,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,628 and 475,684 is: 752,675.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,628 : 475,684 = 475,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,628/475,684 = 475,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,628x = 475,684 × 475,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,628x = 226,275,267,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,275,267,856/300,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,675.29
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