Finding the Third Proportional to 300,644 and 475,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,644 and 475,702 is: 752,692.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,644 : 475,702 = 475,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,644/475,702 = 475,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,644x = 475,702 × 475,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,644x = 226,292,392,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,292,392,804/300,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,692.20
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