Finding the Third Proportional to 304,412 and 484,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,412 and 484,806 is: 772,101.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,412 : 484,806 = 484,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,412/484,806 = 484,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,412x = 484,806 × 484,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,412x = 235,036,857,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,036,857,636/304,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,101.16
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