Finding the Third Proportional to 304,637.75 and 471,468.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,637.75 and 471,468.75 is: 729,662.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,637.75 : 471,468.75 = 471,468.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,637.75/471,468.75 = 471,468.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,637.75x = 471,468.75 × 471,468.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,637.75x = 222,282,782,226.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,282,782,226.56/304,637.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,662.63
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