Finding the Third Proportional to 304,536 and 484,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,536 and 484,964 is: 772,289.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,536 : 484,964 = 484,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,536/484,964 = 484,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,536x = 484,964 × 484,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,536x = 235,190,081,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,190,081,296/304,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,289.91
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