Finding the Third Proportional to 306,492 and 473,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,492 and 473,370 is: 731,109.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,492 : 473,370 = 473,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,492/473,370 = 473,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,492x = 473,370 × 473,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,492x = 224,079,156,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,079,156,900/306,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,109.32
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