Finding the Third Proportional to 296,464 and 459,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,464 and 459,744 is: 712,951.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,464 : 459,744 = 459,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,464/459,744 = 459,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,464x = 459,744 × 459,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,464x = 211,364,545,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,364,545,536/296,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,951.81
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