Finding the Third Proportional to 438,026 and 484,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,026 and 484,106 is: 535,033.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,026 : 484,106 = 484,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,026/484,106 = 484,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,026x = 484,106 × 484,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,026x = 234,358,619,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,358,619,236/438,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,033.58
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