Finding the Third Proportional to 361,155 and 483,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,155 and 483,165 is: 646,393.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,155 : 483,165 = 483,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,155/483,165 = 483,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,155x = 483,165 × 483,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,155x = 233,448,417,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,448,417,225/361,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 646,393.98
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