Finding the Third Proportional to 346,500 and 467,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,500 and 467,154 is: 629,820.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,500 : 467,154 = 467,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,500/467,154 = 467,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,500x = 467,154 × 467,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,500x = 218,232,859,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,232,859,716/346,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,820.66
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