Finding the Third Proportional to 304,336 and 468,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,336 and 468,376 is: 720,835.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,336 : 468,376 = 468,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,336/468,376 = 468,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,336x = 468,376 × 468,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,336x = 219,376,077,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,376,077,376/304,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,835.12
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