Finding the Third Proportional to 303,921 and 472,596.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,921 and 472,596.75 is: 734,887.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,921 : 472,596.75 = 472,596.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,921/472,596.75 = 472,596.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,921x = 472,596.75 × 472,596.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,921x = 223,347,688,110.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,347,688,110.56/303,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,887.32
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