Finding the Third Proportional to 301,362 and 466,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,362 and 466,929 is: 723,457.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,362 : 466,929 = 466,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,362/466,929 = 466,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,362x = 466,929 × 466,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,362x = 218,022,691,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,022,691,041/301,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,457.81
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