Finding the Third Proportional to 307,682 and 467,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,682 and 467,299 is: 709,720.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,682 : 467,299 = 467,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,682/467,299 = 467,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,682x = 467,299 × 467,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,682x = 218,368,355,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,368,355,401/307,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,720.93
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