Finding the Third Proportional to 299,314 and 464,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,314 and 464,710 is: 721,501.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,314 : 464,710 = 464,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,314/464,710 = 464,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,314x = 464,710 × 464,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,314x = 215,955,384,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,955,384,100/299,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,501.11
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