Finding the Third Proportional to 307,014 and 473,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,014 and 473,625 is: 730,652.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,014 : 473,625 = 473,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,014/473,625 = 473,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,014x = 473,625 × 473,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,014x = 224,320,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,320,640,625/307,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,652.81
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