Finding the Third Proportional to 294,405 and 466,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,405 and 466,939 is: 740,585.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,405 : 466,939 = 466,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,405/466,939 = 466,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,405x = 466,939 × 466,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,405x = 218,032,029,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,032,029,721/294,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,585.35
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