Finding the Third Proportional to 307,684 and 467,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,684 and 467,302 is: 709,725.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,684 : 467,302 = 467,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,684/467,302 = 467,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,684x = 467,302 × 467,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,684x = 218,371,159,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,371,159,204/307,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,725.43
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