Finding the Third Proportional to 295,225 and 469,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,225 and 469,988 is: 748,204.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,225 : 469,988 = 469,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,225/469,988 = 469,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,225x = 469,988 × 469,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,225x = 220,888,720,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,888,720,144/295,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,204.66
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