Finding the Third Proportional to 307,246 and 476,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,246 and 476,853 is: 740,087.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,246 : 476,853 = 476,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,246/476,853 = 476,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,246x = 476,853 × 476,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,246x = 227,388,783,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,388,783,609/307,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,087.04
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