Finding the Third Proportional to 300,922 and 467,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,922 and 467,451 is: 726,136.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,922 : 467,451 = 467,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,922/467,451 = 467,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,922x = 467,451 × 467,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,922x = 218,510,437,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,510,437,401/300,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,136.47
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