Finding the Third Proportional to 319,168 and 485,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,168 and 485,664 is: 739,013.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,168 : 485,664 = 485,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,168/485,664 = 485,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,168x = 485,664 × 485,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,168x = 235,869,520,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,869,520,896/319,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,013.69
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