Finding the Third Proportional to 352,004 and 466,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,004 and 466,762 is: 618,932.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,004 : 466,762 = 466,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,004/466,762 = 466,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,004x = 466,762 × 466,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,004x = 217,866,764,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,866,764,644/352,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,932.64
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