Finding the Third Proportional to 304,233 and 704,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,233 and 704,274 is: 1,630,335.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,233 : 704,274 = 704,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,233/704,274 = 704,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,233x = 704,274 × 704,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,233x = 496,001,867,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,001,867,076/304,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,335.52
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