Finding the Third Proportional to 357,204 and 486,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,204 and 486,443 is: 662,441.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,204 : 486,443 = 486,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,204/486,443 = 486,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,204x = 486,443 × 486,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,204x = 236,626,792,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,626,792,249/357,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,441.61
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