Finding the Third Proportional to 304,788 and 474,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,788 and 474,633 is: 739,125.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,788 : 474,633 = 474,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,788/474,633 = 474,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,788x = 474,633 × 474,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,788x = 225,276,484,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,276,484,689/304,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,125.18
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