Finding the Third Proportional to 305,416 and 466,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,416 and 466,022 is: 711,084.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,416 : 466,022 = 466,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,416/466,022 = 466,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,416x = 466,022 × 466,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,416x = 217,176,504,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,176,504,484/305,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,084.24
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