Finding the Third Proportional to 293,667 and 466,756.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,667 and 466,756.50 is: 741,866.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,667 : 466,756.50 = 466,756.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,667/466,756.50 = 466,756.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,667x = 466,756.50 × 466,756.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,667x = 217,861,630,292.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,861,630,292.25/293,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,866.23
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