Finding the Third Proportional to 306,564 and 478,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,564 and 478,470 is: 746,772.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,564 : 478,470 = 478,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,564/478,470 = 478,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,564x = 478,470 × 478,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,564x = 228,933,540,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,933,540,900/306,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,772.42
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