Finding the Third Proportional to 356,878 and 484,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,878 and 484,445 is: 657,611.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,878 : 484,445 = 484,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,878/484,445 = 484,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,878x = 484,445 × 484,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,878x = 234,686,958,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,686,958,025/356,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,611.17
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