Finding the Third Proportional to 304,823 and 474,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,823 and 474,684 is: 739,199.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,823 : 474,684 = 474,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,823/474,684 = 474,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,823x = 474,684 × 474,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,823x = 225,324,899,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,324,899,856/304,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,199.14
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