Finding the Third Proportional to 306,708 and 465,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,708 and 465,579 is: 706,743.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,708 : 465,579 = 465,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,708/465,579 = 465,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,708x = 465,579 × 465,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,708x = 216,763,805,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,763,805,241/306,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,743.24
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