Finding the Third Proportional to 358,076 and 484,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,076 and 484,590 is: 655,803.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,076 : 484,590 = 484,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,076/484,590 = 484,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,076x = 484,590 × 484,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,076x = 234,827,468,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,827,468,100/358,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,803.43
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