Finding the Third Proportional to 302,814 and 464,825.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,814 and 464,825.25 is: 713,515.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,814 : 464,825.25 = 464,825.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,814/464,825.25 = 464,825.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,814x = 464,825.25 × 464,825.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,814x = 216,062,513,037.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,062,513,037.56/302,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,515.60
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