Finding the Third Proportional to 312,612 and 484,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,612 and 484,362 is: 750,471.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,612 : 484,362 = 484,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,612/484,362 = 484,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,612x = 484,362 × 484,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,612x = 234,606,547,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,606,547,044/312,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,471.98
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