Finding the Third Proportional to 305,234 and 466,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,234 and 466,926 is: 714,271.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,234 : 466,926 = 466,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,234/466,926 = 466,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,234x = 466,926 × 466,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,234x = 218,019,889,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,019,889,476/305,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,271.31
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