Finding the Third Proportional to 304,440 and 473,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,440 and 473,226 is: 735,589.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,440 : 473,226 = 473,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,440/473,226 = 473,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,440x = 473,226 × 473,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,440x = 223,942,847,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,942,847,076/304,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,589.43
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