Finding the Third Proportional to 294,814 and 467,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 294,814 and 467,577 is: 741,580.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,814 : 467,577 = 467,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,814/467,577 = 467,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,814x = 467,577 × 467,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,814x = 218,628,250,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,628,250,929/294,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,580.29
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