Finding the Third Proportional to 295,234 and 469,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,234 and 469,999 is: 748,216.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,234 : 469,999 = 469,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,234/469,999 = 469,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,234x = 469,999 × 469,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,234x = 220,899,060,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,899,060,001/295,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,216.87
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