Finding the Third Proportional to 301,446 and 479,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,446 and 479,844 is: 763,819.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,446 : 479,844 = 479,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,446/479,844 = 479,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,446x = 479,844 × 479,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,446x = 230,250,264,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,250,264,336/301,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,819.27
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