Finding the Third Proportional to 300,849 and 466,366.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,849 and 466,366.50 is: 722,946.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,849 : 466,366.50 = 466,366.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,849/466,366.50 = 466,366.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,849x = 466,366.50 × 466,366.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,849x = 217,497,712,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,497,712,322.25/300,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,946.44
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