Finding the Third Proportional to 310,988 and 495,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,988 and 495,084 is: 788,159.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,988 : 495,084 = 495,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,988/495,084 = 495,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,988x = 495,084 × 495,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,988x = 245,108,167,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,108,167,056/310,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,159.57
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