Finding the Third Proportional to 308,468 and 466,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,468 and 466,592 is: 705,772.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,468 : 466,592 = 466,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,468/466,592 = 466,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,468x = 466,592 × 466,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,468x = 217,708,094,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,708,094,464/308,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,772.06
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