Finding the Third Proportional to 307,354 and 474,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,354 and 474,664 is: 733,050.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,354 : 474,664 = 474,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,354/474,664 = 474,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,354x = 474,664 × 474,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,354x = 225,305,912,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,305,912,896/307,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,050.21
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