Finding the Third Proportional to 307,028 and 473,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,028 and 473,666 is: 730,745.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,028 : 473,666 = 473,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,028/473,666 = 473,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,028x = 473,666 × 473,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,028x = 224,359,479,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,359,479,556/307,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,745.99
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