Finding the Third Proportional to 305,866 and 482,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 305,866 and 482,013 is: 759,602.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,866 : 482,013 = 482,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,866/482,013 = 482,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,866x = 482,013 × 482,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,866x = 232,336,532,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,336,532,169/305,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,602.35
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