Finding the Third Proportional to 295,222 and 469,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,222 and 469,983 is: 748,196.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,222 : 469,983 = 469,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,222/469,983 = 469,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,222x = 469,983 × 469,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,222x = 220,884,020,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,884,020,289/295,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,196.34
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