Finding the Third Proportional to 303,569 and 469,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,569 and 469,041 is: 724,709.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,569 : 469,041 = 469,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,569/469,041 = 469,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,569x = 469,041 × 469,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,569x = 219,999,459,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,999,459,681/303,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,709.90
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