Finding the Third Proportional to 305,107 and 472,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,107 and 472,422 is: 731,489.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,107 : 472,422 = 472,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,107/472,422 = 472,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,107x = 472,422 × 472,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,107x = 223,182,546,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,182,546,084/305,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,489.43
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