Finding the Third Proportional to 301,176 and 484,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,176 and 484,326 is: 778,852.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,176 : 484,326 = 484,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,176/484,326 = 484,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,176x = 484,326 × 484,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,176x = 234,571,674,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,571,674,276/301,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,852.48
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