Finding the Third Proportional to 303,122 and 475,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,122 and 475,530 is: 745,999.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,122 : 475,530 = 475,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,122/475,530 = 475,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,122x = 475,530 × 475,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,122x = 226,128,780,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,128,780,900/303,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,999.24
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