Finding the Third Proportional to 307,622 and 465,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,622 and 465,532 is: 704,501.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,622 : 465,532 = 465,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,622/465,532 = 465,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,622x = 465,532 × 465,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,622x = 216,720,043,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,720,043,024/307,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,501.12
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