Finding the Third Proportional to 307,292 and 460,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,292 and 460,946 is: 691,431.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,292 : 460,946 = 460,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,292/460,946 = 460,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,292x = 460,946 × 460,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,292x = 212,471,214,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,471,214,916/307,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,431.00
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