Finding the Third Proportional to 305,208 and 473,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,208 and 473,148 is: 733,496.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,208 : 473,148 = 473,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,208/473,148 = 473,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,208x = 473,148 × 473,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,208x = 223,869,029,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,869,029,904/305,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,496.60
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