Finding the Third Proportional to 304,372 and 473,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,372 and 473,134 is: 735,467.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,372 : 473,134 = 473,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,372/473,134 = 473,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,372x = 473,134 × 473,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,372x = 223,855,781,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,855,781,956/304,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,467.72
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