Finding the Third Proportional to 307,809 and 465,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,809 and 465,804 is: 704,896.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,809 : 465,804 = 465,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,809/465,804 = 465,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,809x = 465,804 × 465,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,809x = 216,973,366,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,973,366,416/307,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,896.11
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