Finding the Third Proportional to 300,638 and 483,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,638 and 483,539 is: 777,712.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,638 : 483,539 = 483,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,638/483,539 = 483,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,638x = 483,539 × 483,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,638x = 233,809,964,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,809,964,521/300,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,712.61
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