Finding the Third Proportional to 304,104 and 472,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,104 and 472,032 is: 732,690.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,104 : 472,032 = 472,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,104/472,032 = 472,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,104x = 472,032 × 472,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,104x = 222,814,209,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,814,209,024/304,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,690.82
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