Finding the Third Proportional to 302,890 and 475,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,890 and 475,174 is: 745,453.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,890 : 475,174 = 475,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,890/475,174 = 475,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,890x = 475,174 × 475,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,890x = 225,790,330,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,790,330,276/302,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,453.23
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