Finding the Third Proportional to 300,532 and 465,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,532 and 465,106 is: 719,802.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,532 : 465,106 = 465,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,532/465,106 = 465,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,532x = 465,106 × 465,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,532x = 216,323,591,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,323,591,236/300,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,802.19
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