Finding the Third Proportional to 305,028 and 474,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,028 and 474,003 is: 736,584.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,028 : 474,003 = 474,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,028/474,003 = 474,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,028x = 474,003 × 474,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,028x = 224,678,844,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,678,844,009/305,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,584.33
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