Finding the Third Proportional to 296,371.50 and 458,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,371.50 and 458,469 is: 709,224.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,371.50 : 458,469 = 458,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,371.50/458,469 = 458,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,371.50x = 458,469 × 458,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,371.50x = 210,193,823,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,193,823,961/296,371.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,224.15
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