Finding the Third Proportional to 358,078 and 484,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,078 and 484,593 is: 655,807.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,078 : 484,593 = 484,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,078/484,593 = 484,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,078x = 484,593 × 484,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,078x = 234,830,375,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,830,375,649/358,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,807.88
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