Finding the Third Proportional to 309,711 and 468,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,711 and 468,852 is: 709,765.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,711 : 468,852 = 468,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,711/468,852 = 468,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,711x = 468,852 × 468,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,711x = 219,822,197,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,822,197,904/309,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,765.55
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