Finding the Third Proportional to 295,206 and 469,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,206 and 469,960 is: 748,163.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,206 : 469,960 = 469,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,206/469,960 = 469,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,206x = 469,960 × 469,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,206x = 220,862,401,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,862,401,600/295,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,163.66
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