Finding the Third Proportional to 308,808 and 463,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,808 and 463,212 is: 694,818
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,808 : 463,212 = 463,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,808/463,212 = 463,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,808x = 463,212 × 463,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,808x = 214,565,356,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,565,356,944/308,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,818
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