Finding the Third Proportional to 308,142 and 473,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,142 and 473,876 is: 728,749.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,142 : 473,876 = 473,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,142/473,876 = 473,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,142x = 473,876 × 473,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,142x = 224,558,463,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,558,463,376/308,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,749.94
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