Finding the Third Proportional to 306,938 and 473,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,938 and 473,529 is: 730,537.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,938 : 473,529 = 473,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,938/473,529 = 473,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,938x = 473,529 × 473,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,938x = 224,229,713,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,229,713,841/306,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,537.48
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