Finding the Third Proportional to 304,474 and 432,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,474 and 432,757 is: 615,089.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,474 : 432,757 = 432,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,474/432,757 = 432,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,474x = 432,757 × 432,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,474x = 187,278,621,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,278,621,049/304,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 615,089.04
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