Finding the Third Proportional to 303,070 and 475,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,070 and 475,426 is: 745,800.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,070 : 475,426 = 475,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,070/475,426 = 475,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,070x = 475,426 × 475,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,070x = 226,029,881,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,029,881,476/303,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,800.91
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