Finding the Third Proportional to 306,055 and 475,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,055 and 475,070 is: 737,421.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,055 : 475,070 = 475,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,055/475,070 = 475,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,055x = 475,070 × 475,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,055x = 225,691,504,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,691,504,900/306,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,421.39
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