Finding the Third Proportional to 304,832 and 474,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,832 and 474,692 is: 739,202.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,832 : 474,692 = 474,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,832/474,692 = 474,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,832x = 474,692 × 474,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,832x = 225,332,494,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,332,494,864/304,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,202.23
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