Finding the Third Proportional to 297,054 and 463,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,054 and 463,806 is: 724,164.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,054 : 463,806 = 463,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,054/463,806 = 463,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,054x = 463,806 × 463,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,054x = 215,116,005,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,116,005,636/297,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,164.65
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