Finding the Third Proportional to 438,002 and 484,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,002 and 484,082 is: 535,009.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,002 : 484,082 = 484,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,002/484,082 = 484,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,002x = 484,082 × 484,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,002x = 234,335,382,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,335,382,724/438,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,009.85
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