Finding the Third Proportional to 299,320 and 464,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,320 and 464,721 is: 721,520.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,320 : 464,721 = 464,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,320/464,721 = 464,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,320x = 464,721 × 464,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,320x = 215,965,607,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,965,607,841/299,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,520.81
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