Finding the Third Proportional to 294,280 and 466,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,280 and 466,296 is: 738,860.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,280 : 466,296 = 466,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,280/466,296 = 466,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,280x = 466,296 × 466,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,280x = 217,431,959,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,431,959,616/294,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,860.81
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