Finding the Third Proportional to 304,428 and 482,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,428 and 482,025 is: 763,228.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,428 : 482,025 = 482,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,428/482,025 = 482,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,428x = 482,025 × 482,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,428x = 232,348,100,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,348,100,625/304,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,228.42
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