Finding the Third Proportional to 304,844 and 428,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,844 and 428,908 is: 603,462.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,844 : 428,908 = 428,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,844/428,908 = 428,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,844x = 428,908 × 428,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,844x = 183,962,072,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,962,072,464/304,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,462.99
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