Finding the Third Proportional to 304,752 and 476,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,752 and 476,544 is: 745,177.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,752 : 476,544 = 476,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,752/476,544 = 476,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,752x = 476,544 × 476,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,752x = 227,094,183,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,094,183,936/304,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,177.01
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