Finding the Third Proportional to 304,704 and 476,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,704 and 476,496 is: 745,144.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,704 : 476,496 = 476,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,704/476,496 = 476,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,704x = 476,496 × 476,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,704x = 227,048,438,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,048,438,016/304,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,144.26
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