Finding the Third Proportional to 304,829 and 474,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,829 and 474,688 is: 739,197.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,829 : 474,688 = 474,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,829/474,688 = 474,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,829x = 474,688 × 474,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,829x = 225,328,697,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,328,697,344/304,829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,197.05
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