Finding the Third Proportional to 366,858 and 482,415.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,858 and 482,415.75 is: 634,373.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,858 : 482,415.75 = 482,415.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,858/482,415.75 = 482,415.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,858x = 482,415.75 × 482,415.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,858x = 232,724,955,848.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,724,955,848.06/366,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,373.40
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