Finding the Third Proportional to 304,404 and 484,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,404 and 484,794 is: 772,083.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,404 : 484,794 = 484,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,404/484,794 = 484,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,404x = 484,794 × 484,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,404x = 235,025,222,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,025,222,436/304,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,083.23
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