Finding the Third Proportional to 295,930 and 463,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 295,930 and 463,728 is: 726,670.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,930 : 463,728 = 463,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,930/463,728 = 463,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,930x = 463,728 × 463,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,930x = 215,043,657,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,043,657,984/295,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,670.69
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