Finding the Third Proportional to 304,838 and 474,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,838 and 474,702 is: 739,218.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,838 : 474,702 = 474,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,838/474,702 = 474,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,838x = 474,702 × 474,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,838x = 225,341,988,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,341,988,804/304,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,218.83
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