Finding the Third Proportional to 314,682 and 483,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,682 and 483,969 is: 744,326.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,682 : 483,969 = 483,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,682/483,969 = 483,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,682x = 483,969 × 483,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,682x = 234,225,992,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,225,992,961/314,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,326.00
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