Finding the Third Proportional to 303,224 and 474,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,224 and 474,248 is: 741,732.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,224 : 474,248 = 474,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,224/474,248 = 474,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,224x = 474,248 × 474,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,224x = 224,911,165,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,911,165,504/303,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,732.73
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