Finding the Third Proportional to 309,063 and 467,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,063 and 467,925 is: 708,443.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,063 : 467,925 = 467,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,063/467,925 = 467,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,063x = 467,925 × 467,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,063x = 218,953,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,953,805,625/309,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,443.93
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