Finding the Third Proportional to 355,920 and 479,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,920 and 479,400 is: 645,719.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,920 : 479,400 = 479,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,920/479,400 = 479,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,920x = 479,400 × 479,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,920x = 229,824,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,824,360,000/355,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,719.15
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