Finding the Third Proportional to 296,414 and 459,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,414 and 459,667 is: 712,833.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,414 : 459,667 = 459,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,414/459,667 = 459,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,414x = 459,667 × 459,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,414x = 211,293,750,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,293,750,889/296,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,833.24
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