Finding the Third Proportional to 309,394 and 492,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,394 and 492,311 is: 783,370.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,394 : 492,311 = 492,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,394/492,311 = 492,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,394x = 492,311 × 492,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,394x = 242,370,120,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,370,120,721/309,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,370.46
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