Finding the Third Proportional to 357,212 and 486,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,212 and 486,462 is: 662,478.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,212 : 486,462 = 486,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,212/486,462 = 486,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,212x = 486,462 × 486,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,212x = 236,645,277,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,645,277,444/357,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,478.52
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