Finding the Third Proportional to 301,448.25 and 468,779.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,448.25 and 468,779.06 is: 728,993.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,448.25 : 468,779.06 = 468,779.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,448.25/468,779.06 = 468,779.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,448.25x = 468,779.06 × 468,779.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,448.25x = 219,753,809,438.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,753,809,438.38/301,448.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,993.48
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