Finding the Third Proportional to 293,457.94 and 466,813.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,457.94 and 466,813.13 is: 742,574.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,457.94 : 466,813.13 = 466,813.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,457.94/466,813.13 = 466,813.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,457.94x = 466,813.13 × 466,813.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,457.94x = 217,914,493,672.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,914,493,672.27/293,457.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,574.88
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