Finding the Third Proportional to 301,234 and 466,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,234 and 466,435 is: 722,234.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,234 : 466,435 = 466,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,234/466,435 = 466,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,234x = 466,435 × 466,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,234x = 217,561,609,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,561,609,225/301,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,234.57
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