Finding the Third Proportional to 302,028 and 479,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,028 and 479,826 is: 762,290.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,028 : 479,826 = 479,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,028/479,826 = 479,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,028x = 479,826 × 479,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,028x = 230,232,990,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,232,990,276/302,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,290.22
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