Finding the Third Proportional to 301,258.50 and 466,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,258.50 and 466,764 is: 723,194.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,258.50 : 466,764 = 466,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,258.50/466,764 = 466,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,258.50x = 466,764 × 466,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,258.50x = 217,868,631,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,868,631,696/301,258.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,194.97
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