Finding the Third Proportional to 303,210 and 470,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,210 and 470,808 is: 731,045.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,210 : 470,808 = 470,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,210/470,808 = 470,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,210x = 470,808 × 470,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,210x = 221,660,172,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,660,172,864/303,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,045.06
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