Finding the Third Proportional to 307,010 and 473,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,010 and 473,636 is: 730,696.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,010 : 473,636 = 473,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,010/473,636 = 473,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,010x = 473,636 × 473,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,010x = 224,331,060,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,331,060,496/307,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,696.27
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