Finding the Third Proportional to 357,755 and 484,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,755 and 484,144 is: 655,184.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,755 : 484,144 = 484,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,755/484,144 = 484,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,755x = 484,144 × 484,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,755x = 234,395,412,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,395,412,736/357,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,184.17
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