Finding the Third Proportional to 292,205.25 and 466,809.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,205.25 and 466,809.75 is: 745,747.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,205.25 : 466,809.75 = 466,809.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,205.25/466,809.75 = 466,809.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,205.25x = 466,809.75 × 466,809.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,205.25x = 217,911,342,695.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,911,342,695.06/292,205.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,747.53
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