Finding the Third Proportional to 304,047 and 483,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,047 and 483,894 is: 770,122.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,047 : 483,894 = 483,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,047/483,894 = 483,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,047x = 483,894 × 483,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,047x = 234,153,403,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,153,403,236/304,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,122.39
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