Finding the Third Proportional to 322,524 and 483,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,524 and 483,907 is: 726,042.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,524 : 483,907 = 483,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,524/483,907 = 483,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,524x = 483,907 × 483,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,524x = 234,165,984,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,165,984,649/322,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,042.05
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