Finding the Third Proportional to 305,235 and 466,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,235 and 466,929 is: 714,278.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,235 : 466,929 = 466,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,235/466,929 = 466,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,235x = 466,929 × 466,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,235x = 218,022,691,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,022,691,041/305,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,278.15
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