Finding the Third Proportional to 297,804 and 466,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 297,804 and 466,146 is: 729,648.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,804 : 466,146 = 466,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,804/466,146 = 466,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,804x = 466,146 × 466,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,804x = 217,292,093,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,292,093,316/297,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,648.00
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