Finding the Third Proportional to 307,356 and 474,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,356 and 474,666 is: 733,051.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,356 : 474,666 = 474,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,356/474,666 = 474,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,356x = 474,666 × 474,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,356x = 225,307,811,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,307,811,556/307,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,051.61
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