Finding the Third Proportional to 303,291 and 467,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,291 and 467,586 is: 720,880.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,291 : 467,586 = 467,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,291/467,586 = 467,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,291x = 467,586 × 467,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,291x = 218,636,667,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,636,667,396/303,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,880.83
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