Finding the Third Proportional to 294,394 and 466,919.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,394 and 466,919.50 is: 740,551.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,394 : 466,919.50 = 466,919.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,394/466,919.50 = 466,919.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,394x = 466,919.50 × 466,919.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,394x = 218,013,819,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,013,819,480.25/294,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,551.16
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