Finding the Third Proportional to 307,792 and 463,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,792 and 463,716 is: 698,629.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,792 : 463,716 = 463,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,792/463,716 = 463,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,792x = 463,716 × 463,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,792x = 215,032,528,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,032,528,656/307,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,629.36
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