Finding the Third Proportional to 319,144 and 485,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,144 and 485,628 is: 738,959.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,144 : 485,628 = 485,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,144/485,628 = 485,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,144x = 485,628 × 485,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,144x = 235,834,554,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,834,554,384/319,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,959.70
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