Finding the Third Proportional to 307,044 and 473,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,044 and 473,668 is: 730,714.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,044 : 473,668 = 473,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,044/473,668 = 473,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,044x = 473,668 × 473,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,044x = 224,361,374,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,361,374,224/307,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,714.08
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