Finding the Third Proportional to 305,254 and 466,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,254 and 466,955 is: 714,313.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,254 : 466,955 = 466,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,254/466,955 = 466,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,254x = 466,955 × 466,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,254x = 218,046,972,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,046,972,025/305,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,313.23
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