Finding the Third Proportional to 357,796 and 484,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,796 and 484,206 is: 655,276.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,796 : 484,206 = 484,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,796/484,206 = 484,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,796x = 484,206 × 484,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,796x = 234,455,450,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,455,450,436/357,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,276.89
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