Finding the Third Proportional to 299,319 and 464,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,319 and 464,718 is: 721,513.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,319 : 464,718 = 464,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,319/464,718 = 464,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,319x = 464,718 × 464,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,319x = 215,962,819,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,962,819,524/299,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,513.90
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