Finding the Third Proportional to 309,540 and 466,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,540 and 466,794 is: 703,936.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,540 : 466,794 = 466,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,540/466,794 = 466,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,540x = 466,794 × 466,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,540x = 217,896,638,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,896,638,436/309,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,936.93
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