Finding the Third Proportional to 310,382 and 495,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,382 and 495,909 is: 792,332.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,382 : 495,909 = 495,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,382/495,909 = 495,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,382x = 495,909 × 495,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,382x = 245,925,736,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,925,736,281/310,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,332.47
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