Finding the Third Proportional to 302,056 and 479,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,056 and 479,868 is: 762,353.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,056 : 479,868 = 479,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,056/479,868 = 479,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,056x = 479,868 × 479,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,056x = 230,273,297,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,273,297,424/302,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,353.00
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