Finding the Third Proportional to 303,312 and 475,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,312 and 475,764 is: 746,265.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,312 : 475,764 = 475,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,312/475,764 = 475,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,312x = 475,764 × 475,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,312x = 226,351,383,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,351,383,696/303,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,265.84
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