Finding the Third Proportional to 294,812 and 467,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,812 and 467,574 is: 741,575.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,812 : 467,574 = 467,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,812/467,574 = 467,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,812x = 467,574 × 467,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,812x = 218,625,445,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,625,445,476/294,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,575.80
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