Finding the Third Proportional to 310,208 and 497,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,208 and 497,706 is: 798,532.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,208 : 497,706 = 497,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,208/497,706 = 497,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,208x = 497,706 × 497,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,208x = 247,711,262,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,711,262,436/310,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,532.80
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