Finding the Third Proportional to 299,328 and 464,732.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,328 and 464,732.25 is: 721,536.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,328 : 464,732.25 = 464,732.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,328/464,732.25 = 464,732.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,328x = 464,732.25 × 464,732.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,328x = 215,976,064,190.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,976,064,190.06/299,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,536.46
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