Finding the Third Proportional to 302,924 and 475,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,924 and 475,236 is: 745,564.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,924 : 475,236 = 475,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,924/475,236 = 475,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,924x = 475,236 × 475,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,924x = 225,849,255,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,849,255,696/302,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,564.09
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