Finding the Third Proportional to 304,064 and 476,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,064 and 476,984 is: 748,242.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,064 : 476,984 = 476,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,064/476,984 = 476,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,064x = 476,984 × 476,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,064x = 227,513,736,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,513,736,256/304,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,242.92
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