Finding the Third Proportional to 306,324 and 470,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,324 and 470,726 is: 723,361.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,324 : 470,726 = 470,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,324/470,726 = 470,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,324x = 470,726 × 470,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,324x = 221,582,967,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,582,967,076/306,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,361.43
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