Finding the Third Proportional to 302,634 and 468,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,634 and 468,306 is: 724,672.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,634 : 468,306 = 468,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,634/468,306 = 468,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,634x = 468,306 × 468,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,634x = 219,310,509,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,310,509,636/302,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,672.41
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