Finding the Third Proportional to 306,723 and 470,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,723 and 470,799 is: 722,644.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,723 : 470,799 = 470,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,723/470,799 = 470,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,723x = 470,799 × 470,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,723x = 221,651,698,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,651,698,401/306,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,644.53
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