Finding the Third Proportional to 310,380 and 495,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,380 and 495,906 is: 792,327.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,380 : 495,906 = 495,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,380/495,906 = 495,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,380x = 495,906 × 495,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,380x = 245,922,760,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,922,760,836/310,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,327.99
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