Finding the Third Proportional to 294,554.25 and 460,785.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,554.25 and 460,785.75 is: 720,829.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,554.25 : 460,785.75 = 460,785.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,554.25/460,785.75 = 460,785.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,554.25x = 460,785.75 × 460,785.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,554.25x = 212,323,507,403.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,323,507,403.06/294,554.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,829.89
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