Finding the Third Proportional to 303,728 and 464,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,728 and 464,784 is: 711,242.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,728 : 464,784 = 464,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,728/464,784 = 464,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,728x = 464,784 × 464,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,728x = 216,024,166,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,024,166,656/303,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,242.19
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