Finding the Third Proportional to 310,414 and 492,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,414 and 492,352 is: 780,926.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,414 : 492,352 = 492,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,414/492,352 = 492,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,414x = 492,352 × 492,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,414x = 242,410,491,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,410,491,904/310,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,926.41
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