Finding the Third Proportional to 357,214 and 486,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,214 and 486,464 is: 662,480.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,214 : 486,464 = 486,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,214/486,464 = 486,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,214x = 486,464 × 486,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,214x = 236,647,223,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,647,223,296/357,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,480.26
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