Finding the Third Proportional to 303,048 and 475,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,048 and 475,416 is: 745,823.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,048 : 475,416 = 475,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,048/475,416 = 475,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,048x = 475,416 × 475,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,048x = 226,020,373,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,020,373,056/303,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,823.67
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