Finding the Third Proportional to 303,850 and 471,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,850 and 471,703 is: 732,281.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,850 : 471,703 = 471,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,850/471,703 = 471,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,850x = 471,703 × 471,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,850x = 222,503,720,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,503,720,209/303,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,281.46
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