Finding the Third Proportional to 356,868 and 484,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,868 and 484,434 is: 657,599.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,868 : 484,434 = 484,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,868/484,434 = 484,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,868x = 484,434 × 484,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,868x = 234,676,300,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,676,300,356/356,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,599.73
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