Finding the Third Proportional to 304,227 and 472,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,227 and 472,933 is: 735,193.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,227 : 472,933 = 472,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,227/472,933 = 472,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,227x = 472,933 × 472,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,227x = 223,665,622,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,665,622,489/304,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,193.20
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