Finding the Third Proportional to 304,290 and 473,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,290 and 473,028 is: 735,336.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,290 : 473,028 = 473,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,290/473,028 = 473,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,290x = 473,028 × 473,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,290x = 223,755,488,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,755,488,784/304,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,336.32
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