Finding the Third Proportional to 305,385 and 475,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,385 and 475,529 is: 740,468.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,385 : 475,529 = 475,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,385/475,529 = 475,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,385x = 475,529 × 475,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,385x = 226,127,829,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,127,829,841/305,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,468.03
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