Finding the Third Proportional to 313,808 and 480,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,808 and 480,136 is: 734,623.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,808 : 480,136 = 480,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,808/480,136 = 480,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,808x = 480,136 × 480,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,808x = 230,530,578,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,530,578,496/313,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,623.01
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