Finding the Third Proportional to 307,175 and 480,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,175 and 480,828 is: 752,650.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,175 : 480,828 = 480,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,175/480,828 = 480,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,175x = 480,828 × 480,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,175x = 231,195,565,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,195,565,584/307,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,650.98
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