Finding the Third Proportional to 312,696 and 484,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,696 and 484,476 is: 750,623.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,696 : 484,476 = 484,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,696/484,476 = 484,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,696x = 484,476 × 484,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,696x = 234,716,994,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,716,994,576/312,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,623.59
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