Finding the Third Proportional to 362,244 and 483,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,244 and 483,102 is: 644,282.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,244 : 483,102 = 483,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,244/483,102 = 483,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,244x = 483,102 × 483,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,244x = 233,387,542,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,387,542,404/362,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,282.70
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