Finding the Third Proportional to 355,126 and 478,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,126 and 478,466 is: 644,643.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,126 : 478,466 = 478,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,126/478,466 = 478,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,126x = 478,466 × 478,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,126x = 228,929,713,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,929,713,156/355,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,643.63
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