Finding the Third Proportional to 303,490 and 476,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,490 and 476,019 is: 746,627.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,490 : 476,019 = 476,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,490/476,019 = 476,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,490x = 476,019 × 476,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,490x = 226,594,088,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,594,088,361/303,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,627.86
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