Finding the Third Proportional to 303,320 and 475,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,320 and 475,776 is: 746,283.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,320 : 475,776 = 475,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,320/475,776 = 475,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,320x = 475,776 × 475,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,320x = 226,362,802,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,362,802,176/303,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,283.80
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