Finding the Third Proportional to 303,112 and 470,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,112 and 470,625 is: 730,713.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,112 : 470,625 = 470,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,112/470,625 = 470,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,112x = 470,625 × 470,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,112x = 221,487,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,487,890,625/303,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,713.04
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