Finding the Third Proportional to 361,908 and 475,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,908 and 475,908 is: 625,817.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,908 : 475,908 = 475,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,908/475,908 = 475,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,908x = 475,908 × 475,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,908x = 226,488,424,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,488,424,464/361,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,817.68
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