Finding the Third Proportional to 305,416 and 466,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,416 and 466,021 is: 711,081.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,416 : 466,021 = 466,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,416/466,021 = 466,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,416x = 466,021 × 466,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,416x = 217,175,572,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,175,572,441/305,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,081.19
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