Finding the Third Proportional to 438,132 and 484,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 438,132 and 484,212 is: 535,138.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
438,132 : 484,212 = 484,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
438,132/484,212 = 484,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
438,132x = 484,212 × 484,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
438,132x = 234,461,260,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,461,260,944/438,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,138.41
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