Finding the Third Proportional to 367,038 and 483,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,038 and 483,705 is: 637,455.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,038 : 483,705 = 483,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,038/483,705 = 483,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,038x = 483,705 × 483,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,038x = 233,970,527,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,970,527,025/367,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,455.87
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