Finding the Third Proportional to 307,776 and 481,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,776 and 481,104 is: 752,043.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,776 : 481,104 = 481,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,776/481,104 = 481,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,776x = 481,104 × 481,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,776x = 231,461,058,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,461,058,816/307,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,043.89
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