Finding the Third Proportional to 309,390 and 492,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,390 and 492,304 is: 783,358.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,390 : 492,304 = 492,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,390/492,304 = 492,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,390x = 492,304 × 492,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,390x = 242,363,228,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,363,228,416/309,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,358.31
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