Finding the Third Proportional to 306,738 and 470,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,738 and 470,820 is: 722,673.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,738 : 470,820 = 470,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,738/470,820 = 470,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,738x = 470,820 × 470,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,738x = 221,671,472,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,671,472,400/306,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,673.66
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