Finding the Third Proportional to 307,344 and 474,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,344 and 474,648 is: 733,024.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,344 : 474,648 = 474,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,344/474,648 = 474,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,344x = 474,648 × 474,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,344x = 225,290,723,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,290,723,904/307,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,024.64
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