Finding the Third Proportional to 300,332.25 and 464,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,332.25 and 464,877 is: 719,571.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,332.25 : 464,877 = 464,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,332.25/464,877 = 464,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,332.25x = 464,877 × 464,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,332.25x = 216,110,625,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,110,625,129/300,332.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,571.82
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