Finding the Third Proportional to 293,678.06 and 467,301.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 293,678.06 and 467,301.94 is: 743,573.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,678.06 : 467,301.94 = 467,301.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,678.06/467,301.94 = 467,301.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,678.06x = 467,301.94 × 467,301.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,678.06x = 218,371,100,791.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,371,100,791.25/293,678.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,573.08
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