Finding the Third Proportional to 374,315 and 488,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 374,315 and 488,208 is: 636,755.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
374,315 : 488,208 = 488,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
374,315/488,208 = 488,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
374,315x = 488,208 × 488,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
374,315x = 238,347,051,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,347,051,264/374,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,755.28
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