Finding the Third Proportional to 294,346 and 466,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,346 and 466,395 is: 739,008.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,346 : 466,395 = 466,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,346/466,395 = 466,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,346x = 466,395 × 466,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,346x = 217,524,296,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,524,296,025/294,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,008.84
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