Finding the Third Proportional to 361,424 and 483,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,424 and 483,006 is: 645,487.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,424 : 483,006 = 483,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,424/483,006 = 483,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,424x = 483,006 × 483,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,424x = 233,294,796,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,294,796,036/361,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,487.84
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