Finding the Third Proportional to 303,118 and 475,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,118 and 475,524 is: 745,990.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,118 : 475,524 = 475,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,118/475,524 = 475,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,118x = 475,524 × 475,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,118x = 226,123,074,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,123,074,576/303,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,990.26
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