Finding the Third Proportional to 294,402 and 466,930.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,402 and 466,930.13 is: 740,564.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,402 : 466,930.13 = 466,930.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,402/466,930.13 = 466,930.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,402x = 466,930.13 × 466,930.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,402x = 218,023,741,632.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,023,741,632.52/294,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,564.74
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