Finding the Third Proportional to 305,376 and 461,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,376 and 461,412 is: 697,176.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,376 : 461,412 = 461,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,376/461,412 = 461,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,376x = 461,412 × 461,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,376x = 212,901,033,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,901,033,744/305,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,176.71
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