Finding the Third Proportional to 305,280 and 466,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,280 and 466,984 is: 714,341.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,280 : 466,984 = 466,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,280/466,984 = 466,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,280x = 466,984 × 466,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,280x = 218,074,056,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,074,056,256/305,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,341.12
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