Finding the Third Proportional to 302,928 and 468,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,928 and 468,996 is: 726,104.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,928 : 468,996 = 468,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,928/468,996 = 468,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,928x = 468,996 × 468,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,928x = 219,957,248,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,957,248,016/302,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,104.05
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