Finding the Third Proportional to 307,280 and 460,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,280 and 460,928 is: 691,404.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,280 : 460,928 = 460,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,280/460,928 = 460,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,280x = 460,928 × 460,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,280x = 212,454,621,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,454,621,184/307,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,404.00
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