Finding the Third Proportional to 361,998 and 476,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,998 and 476,028 is: 625,977.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,998 : 476,028 = 476,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,998/476,028 = 476,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,998x = 476,028 × 476,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,998x = 226,602,656,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,602,656,784/361,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,977.65
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