Finding the Third Proportional to 301,354 and 466,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,354 and 466,916 is: 723,436.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,354 : 466,916 = 466,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,354/466,916 = 466,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,354x = 466,916 × 466,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,354x = 218,010,551,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,010,551,056/301,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,436.73
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