Finding the Third Proportional to 305,475.75 and 472,524.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,475.75 and 472,524.75 is: 730,924.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,475.75 : 472,524.75 = 472,524.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,475.75/472,524.75 = 472,524.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,475.75x = 472,524.75 × 472,524.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,475.75x = 223,279,639,362.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,279,639,362.56/305,475.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,924.27
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