Finding the Third Proportional to 304,704 and 467,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,704 and 467,424 is: 717,040.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,704 : 467,424 = 467,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,704/467,424 = 467,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,704x = 467,424 × 467,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,704x = 218,485,195,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,485,195,776/304,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,040.79
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