Finding the Third Proportional to 307,124 and 473,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,124 and 473,806 is: 730,949.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,124 : 473,806 = 473,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,124/473,806 = 473,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,124x = 473,806 × 473,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,124x = 224,492,125,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,492,125,636/307,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,949.47
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