Finding the Third Proportional to 323,796 and 482,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,796 and 482,364 is: 718,585.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,796 : 482,364 = 482,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,796/482,364 = 482,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,796x = 482,364 × 482,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,796x = 232,675,028,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,675,028,496/323,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,585.25
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