Finding the Third Proportional to 367,080 and 483,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,080 and 483,768 is: 637,548.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,080 : 483,768 = 483,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,080/483,768 = 483,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,080x = 483,768 × 483,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,080x = 234,031,477,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,031,477,824/367,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,548.98
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