Finding the Third Proportional to 304,846 and 428,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,846 and 428,911 is: 603,467.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,846 : 428,911 = 428,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,846/428,911 = 428,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,846x = 428,911 × 428,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,846x = 183,964,645,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,964,645,921/304,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,467.48
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