Finding the Third Proportional to 307,404 and 481,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,404 and 481,176 is: 753,179.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,404 : 481,176 = 481,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,404/481,176 = 481,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,404x = 481,176 × 481,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,404x = 231,530,342,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,530,342,976/307,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,179.34
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