Finding the Third Proportional to 303,828 and 471,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,828 and 471,666 is: 732,219.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,828 : 471,666 = 471,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,828/471,666 = 471,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,828x = 471,666 × 471,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,828x = 222,468,815,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,468,815,556/303,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,219.60
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