Finding the Third Proportional to 308,286 and 483,726.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,286 and 483,726.94 is: 759,008.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,286 : 483,726.94 = 483,726.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,286/483,726.94 = 483,726.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,286x = 483,726.94 × 483,726.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,286x = 233,991,750,063.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,991,750,063.13/308,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,008.68
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