Finding the Third Proportional to 303,210 and 474,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,210 and 474,228 is: 741,704.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,210 : 474,228 = 474,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,210/474,228 = 474,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,210x = 474,228 × 474,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,210x = 224,892,195,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,892,195,984/303,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,704.42
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