Finding the Third Proportional to 312,698 and 484,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,698 and 484,819 is: 751,682.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,698 : 484,819 = 484,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,698/484,819 = 484,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,698x = 484,819 × 484,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,698x = 235,049,462,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,049,462,761/312,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,682.02
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