Finding the Third Proportional to 307,006 and 473,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,006 and 473,630 is: 730,687.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,006 : 473,630 = 473,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,006/473,630 = 473,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,006x = 473,630 × 473,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,006x = 224,325,376,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,325,376,900/307,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,687.27
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