Finding the Third Proportional to 304,844 and 474,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,844 and 474,711 is: 739,232.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,844 : 474,711 = 474,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,844/474,711 = 474,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,844x = 474,711 × 474,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,844x = 225,350,533,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,350,533,521/304,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,232.31
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