Finding the Third Proportional to 295,212 and 469,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,212 and 469,968 is: 748,173.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,212 : 469,968 = 469,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,212/469,968 = 469,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,212x = 469,968 × 469,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,212x = 220,869,921,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,869,921,024/295,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,173.93
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