Finding the Third Proportional to 310,370 and 495,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,370 and 495,891 is: 792,305.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,370 : 495,891 = 495,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,370/495,891 = 495,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,370x = 495,891 × 495,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,370x = 245,907,883,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,907,883,881/310,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,305.58
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