Finding the Third Proportional to 305,420 and 466,029.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,420 and 466,029.75 is: 711,098.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,420 : 466,029.75 = 466,029.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,420/466,029.75 = 466,029.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,420x = 466,029.75 × 466,029.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,420x = 217,183,727,885.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,183,727,885.06/305,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,098.58
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