Finding the Third Proportional to 306,710 and 465,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,710 and 465,584 is: 706,753.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,710 : 465,584 = 465,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,710/465,584 = 465,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,710x = 465,584 × 465,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,710x = 216,768,461,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,768,461,056/306,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,753.81
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