Finding the Third Proportional to 356,455 and 484,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,455 and 484,259 is: 657,886.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,455 : 484,259 = 484,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,455/484,259 = 484,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,455x = 484,259 × 484,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,455x = 234,506,779,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,506,779,081/356,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,886.07
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