Finding the Third Proportional to 304,211.95 and 472,911.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,211.95 and 472,911.19 is: 735,161.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,211.95 : 472,911.19 = 472,911.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,211.95/472,911.19 = 472,911.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,211.95x = 472,911.19 × 472,911.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,211.95x = 223,644,991,262.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,644,991,262.66/304,211.95 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,161.75
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