Finding the Third Proportional to 302,946 and 469,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,946 and 469,065 is: 726,274.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,946 : 469,065 = 469,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,946/469,065 = 469,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,946x = 469,065 × 469,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,946x = 220,021,974,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,021,974,225/302,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,274.56
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