Finding the Third Proportional to 306,714 and 465,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,714 and 465,590 is: 706,762.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,714 : 465,590 = 465,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,714/465,590 = 465,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,714x = 465,590 × 465,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,714x = 216,774,048,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,774,048,100/306,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,762.81
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