Finding the Third Proportional to 303,484 and 476,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,484 and 476,010 is: 746,614.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,484 : 476,010 = 476,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,484/476,010 = 476,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,484x = 476,010 × 476,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,484x = 226,585,520,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,585,520,100/303,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,614.39
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