Finding the Third Proportional to 307,180 and 480,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,180 and 480,836 is: 752,663.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,180 : 480,836 = 480,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,180/480,836 = 480,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,180x = 480,836 × 480,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,180x = 231,203,258,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,203,258,896/307,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,663.78
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