Finding the Third Proportional to 306,928 and 473,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,928 and 473,513 is: 730,511.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,928 : 473,513 = 473,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,928/473,513 = 473,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,928x = 473,513 × 473,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,928x = 224,214,561,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,214,561,169/306,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,511.92
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