Finding the Third Proportional to 308,522 and 466,070.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,522 and 466,070.50 is: 704,072.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,522 : 466,070.50 = 466,070.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,522/466,070.50 = 466,070.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,522x = 466,070.50 × 466,070.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,522x = 217,221,710,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,221,710,970.25/308,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,072.03
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