Finding the Third Proportional to 307,408 and 481,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,408 and 481,182 is: 753,188.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,408 : 481,182 = 481,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,408/481,182 = 481,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,408x = 481,182 × 481,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,408x = 231,536,117,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,536,117,124/307,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,188.33
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