Finding the Third Proportional to 301,444 and 466,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,444 and 466,554 is: 722,099.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,444 : 466,554 = 466,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,444/466,554 = 466,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,444x = 466,554 × 466,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,444x = 217,672,634,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,672,634,916/301,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,099.74
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