Finding the Third Proportional to 303,419 and 460,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,419 and 460,664 is: 699,400.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,419 : 460,664 = 460,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,419/460,664 = 460,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,419x = 460,664 × 460,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,419x = 212,211,320,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,211,320,896/303,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,400.24
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