Finding the Third Proportional to 302,040 and 479,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,040 and 479,844 is: 762,317.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,040 : 479,844 = 479,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,040/479,844 = 479,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,040x = 479,844 × 479,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,040x = 230,250,264,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,250,264,336/302,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,317.12
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