Finding the Third Proportional to 299,988 and 465,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,988 and 465,108 is: 721,113.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,988 : 465,108 = 465,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,988/465,108 = 465,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,988x = 465,108 × 465,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,988x = 216,325,451,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,325,451,664/299,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,113.68
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