Finding the Third Proportional to 312,642 and 484,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,642 and 484,407 is: 750,539.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,642 : 484,407 = 484,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,642/484,407 = 484,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,642x = 484,407 × 484,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,642x = 234,650,141,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,650,141,649/312,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,539.41
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