Finding the Third Proportional to 305,292 and 467,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,292 and 467,004 is: 714,374.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,292 : 467,004 = 467,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,292/467,004 = 467,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,292x = 467,004 × 467,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,292x = 218,092,736,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,092,736,016/305,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,374.23
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