Finding the Third Proportional to 304,407 and 484,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,407 and 484,799 is: 772,091.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,407 : 484,799 = 484,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,407/484,799 = 484,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,407x = 484,799 × 484,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,407x = 235,030,070,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,030,070,401/304,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,091.54
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