Finding the Third Proportional to 303,580 and 469,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,580 and 469,060 is: 724,742.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,580 : 469,060 = 469,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,580/469,060 = 469,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,580x = 469,060 × 469,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,580x = 220,017,283,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,017,283,600/303,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,742.35
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