Finding the Third Proportional to 302,866.75 and 468,903.62
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,866.75 and 468,903.62 is: 725,964.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,866.75 : 468,903.62 = 468,903.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,866.75/468,903.62 = 468,903.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,866.75x = 468,903.62 × 468,903.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,866.75x = 219,870,605,874.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,870,605,874.83/302,866.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,964.82
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