Finding the Third Proportional to 304,323 and 474,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,323 and 474,908 is: 741,112.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,323 : 474,908 = 474,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,323/474,908 = 474,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,323x = 474,908 × 474,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,323x = 225,537,608,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,537,608,464/304,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,112.60
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