Finding the Third Proportional to 304,701.75 and 471,565.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,701.75 and 471,565.13 is: 729,807.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,701.75 : 471,565.13 = 471,565.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,701.75/471,565.13 = 471,565.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,701.75x = 471,565.13 × 471,565.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,701.75x = 222,373,667,116.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,373,667,116.27/304,701.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,807.65
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